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Income taxes
Learn more here about federal and state income tax.
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Understand why you need to pay income tax if you are an undocumented immigrant.
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Filing income taxes as an undocumented immigrant
Understand how to get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number and file taxes as an undocumented immigrant.
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Filing taxes as a student
Students have special tax situations and benefits. Your taxes are due on April 15, 2023. The IRS has a helpful tool that can help you determine if you need to file taxes this year. Learn about how being a student affects your taxes below.
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Claiming dependents and paying taxes for them
Understand who can be a dependent that you claim on your taxes.
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Understand your tax responsibilities for different types of freelance jobs.
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Understand how to qualify and apply for Earned Income Tax Credits
Understand the basic eligibility for federal and state earned income tax credits, how to apply for them, and special rules.
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Tax filing tips for life changes: marriage, divorce, and new dependents
With tax season quickly approaching, you can find some tips for filing with changed circumstances.
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I need help filing my taxes
Find free tax help services for people with limited incomes. Find out where to go for help or how to file online.
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When should I start filing as an independent taxpayer?
If you’re between the ages of 19 and 24, just starting to work or in college, you may be wondering whether you should file your taxes as an independent taxpayer or as a dependent taxpayer. The answer to this depends on a number of factors.
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Guide to municipal property finance and tax issues. Includes: revenue bonds, sale of municipal obligations, special assessments, tax increment allocation financing, benefits to local areas, and more. 2022 edition
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State and Local Taxation
Manual on income, sales and use taxes, other department of revenue taxes, other state taxes, and more. 2021 edition
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