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It Took Me 850 Days to Get My Tax Refund

Identity theft of the dead plus tax regulations and procedures extended the time needed to file taxes -- and required repeatedly revisiting a tragic loss.

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It Took Me 850 Days to Get My Tax Refund

Identity theft of the dead plus tax regulations and procedures extended the time needed to file taxes -- and required repeatedly revisiting a tragic loss.

Christine DiGangi

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Help! I Forgot to Pay My Taxes

If you made an income tax mistake, now's the time to correct it; waiting will only make it worse.

Christine DiGangi

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How to Make Your Taxes Way Easier Next Year

If filing your income tax return was painful this year, there are steps you can take now to make it easier next year.

Christine DiGangi

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What to Do With That Pile of Tax Forms

It's time to ditch paper documents in favor of digital storage. Among other things, it's much easier to keep up with your tax forms.

Stacy Johnson

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Help! I Did My Taxes Wrong

As irritating as it is to discover you've made a tax mistake, it's not as hard to fix as you might think.

Christine DiGangi

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Help! Someone Else Is Getting My Tax Docs

If your tax documents fall into the wrong hands, you could become a victim of tax fraud. Here's what you can do to make it less likely.

Christine DiGangi

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The Big Tax Deadline You Never Heard of

If you or someone you love turned 70 1/2 last year, it's time to look at required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts.

Christine DiGangi

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A Brief Chat With a Tax Avoider

Tax season is upon us, fand for some people, it's almost unbearable. Here's a conversation with one of them.

Logan Sachon

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The Little-Known Form for Avoiding a Big Tax Bill

A tax form relating to forgiven debt can cause stress by itself. But a 1099-C error can bring on additional headaches. Here's what to do.

Gerri Detweiler

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How to Make Money Paying Taxes With a Credit Card

Nobody likes paying taxes, but is it possible to make money paying taxes with a credit card? Here are a few ways to minimize fees and maximize rewards.

Jason Steele

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