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3 Tax Tips for LGBTQ Americans

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Image source: Getty Images In a perfect world, tax season wouldn't be stressful at all -- state and federal governments would tell us what we owe (or how much we overpaid) directly, and issue a tax refund or a bill, depending on your status. Read more: we researched free tax software and put together a list of the best options here 1.

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Is Your Small Business Ready for This New Federal Reporting Requirement in 2024?

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Image source: Getty Images Small business owners have to deal with a few different types of legal compliance and document filing requirements throughout the year. But along with forming an LLC, filing annual reports for a corporation, or filing business tax returns, now there's a new one called "BOI."

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This New Federal Filing Requirement for LLC Owners Only Took Me 5 Minutes

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Image source: Getty Images Lots of small business owners might not know this, but the federal government is requiring you to file some new documentation this year. Anyone who owns a small business with a legal entity, like a limited liability corporation (LLC) should pay attention to this new rule. Fortunately, it's fast and easy.

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5 Reasons to Seriously Consider Using a Living Trust to Pass an Inheritance to Your Family

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The phrase "trust fund" might conjure images of a spoiled teenager, but trusts are powerful legal documents that many people should consider when estate planning. Regardless of the motivation for setting up an irrevocable trust, the document underlines a high level of flexibility and control that isn't provided by a will.

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3 of the Biggest Mistakes You Can Make on Your 2023 Taxes

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Image source: Getty Images One of the worst parts about doing your taxes is that there are so many ways to mess them up. Here are three of the worst mistakes you definitely want to avoid this tax season. Read more: we researched free tax software and put together a list of the best options here 1. You just cost yourself money.

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The IRS Is Reducing Audits on Low- and Moderate-Income Filers. Here's What You Need to Know

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Image source: Getty Images Many of us have seen a tax audit play out in a movie or TV show. The IRS does not have the financial resources to send teams of agents to the door of every single tax filer whose return seems a bit off. That said, most people would rather not have their taxes audited. This shift makes sense.

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16% of Americans Think It's OK to Cheat on Taxes. Here's What Could Happen if You Do

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Image source: Getty Images I think we can all agree that we hate filing taxes, but most of us at least try to do them correctly. Roughly 10% of Americans think it's OK to cheat a little here and there on income taxes, according to the IRS. In addition to the extra taxes, you'll also owe penalties for late tax filing.

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