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When You Can Expect to Receive Your Tax Refund
taxes The quickest way to receive your tax refund is to file electronically and have the money directly deposited into your bank account.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Make the Most of the New Military Retirement Plan
retirement The government is offering a new retirement option so that service members who leave the military before qualifying for a pension can still receive some benefits.
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How a Move Can Change Your 529 Plan Tax Deduction
529 Plans The tax deduction you get for contributing to your state’s 529 plan can disappear if you move to another state.
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Do I Need Extra Insurance for My Drone?
insurance Before your drone takes to the sky, see if your insurer will cover any damages the unmanned aircraft may cause to others or their property.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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How Changes in Income Affect Medicare Premiums
Medicare Medicare beneficiaries can see their premiums go up if their income rises, although for some that increase will be only temporary.
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Ex-Workers Get More Time to Repay 401(k) Loans
401(k)s If you leave your job while you have an outstanding 401(k) loan, Uncle Sam now gives you extra time to repay it -- thanks to the new tax law.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Tap an IRA Tax-Free With an HSA Rollover
IRAs You can convert tax-deferred money in a traditional IRA into tax-free cash by rolling it over to a health savings account and using it to pay for medical bills.
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How to Report an IRA Charitable Distribution on Your Tax Return
income tax Your IRA administrator will send you a 1099-R, noting your entire distribution; you need to report it to Uncle Sam — and call out what portion was used as a qualified charitable distribution — on your 1040.
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Tax Breaks for Charitable Work
Tax Breaks Here’s why it’s important to have a detailed log of your expenses while working with a charity.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
Tax Breaks