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Tax Tips

How to File Taxes in States with Reciprocity

TaxSlayer Editorial Team April 21, 2022
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When you live in one state and work in another, it can impact where you file and pay income taxes. Reciprocity can make… Read more
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Tax Credits & Deductions

Deducting Sales Tax: When Does it Make Sense?

TaxSlayer Editorial Team April 4, 2022
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Sales tax is deductible on your tax return. But before you jump in and start writing off what you paid for sales tax this year,… Read more
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Self-Employed Tax Tips, Tax Law Changes, Tax Tips

Why You Might Get a Form 1099-K and What it Means for Your Taxes

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 24, 2022
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 changed the rules around the IRS Form 1099-K — a change that is likely to have the biggest… Read more
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What is Itemizing and Who Should Do It
Tax Credits & Deductions, Tax Tips

What is Itemizing and Who Should Do It? 

TaxSlayer Editorial Team January 5, 2022
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When you’re filling out your tax return, you may choose to either take the standard deduction or itemize.  … Read more
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Tax Filing Basics, Tax Tips

Crypto Tax: How to Report Your Virtual Currency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Coinbase, etc.)

TaxSlayer Editorial Team November 17, 2021
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If you’ve received, mined, invested, or simply taken an interest in virtual currencies, it’s… Read more
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Self-Employed Tax Tips, Tax Tips

How to File Your Taxes: A Guide for Hairstylists and Cosmetologists

TaxSlayer Editorial Team September 30, 2021
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Do you work in a profession like cosmetology? Are you a stylist, esthetician, or both? This article covers important… Read more
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Hiring and Paying Your Kids to Work for You: Tax FAQs

TaxSlayer Editorial Team August 31, 2021
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When you’re self-employed, you’ve got a lot of responsibilities to juggle. It’s not… Read more
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Self-Employed Tax Tips, Tax Filing Basics, Tax Tips

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: What’s the Difference?

TaxSlayer Editorial Team July 12, 2021
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In today’s world of gig work and side hustles, many people find that freelance work or independent… Read more
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Self-Employed Tax Tips, Tax Tips

The Complete Tax Guide for Airbnb, HomeAway, Vrbo rentals

TaxSlayer Editorial Team July 2, 2021
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Renting your home or spare room on a home–sharing site like Airbnb and Vrbo is a quick way to earn extra cash. But… Read more
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Want to File Your State Taxes for Free? Here’s How

TaxSlayer Editorial Team July 1, 2021
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If you live or earn income in one of the 42 states that charge income tax, you’ll probably need to file a state tax return… Read more
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