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If you’re one of the 70.4 million people who took on some form of freelance work or a side gig last year, you may have some tax benefits coming your way (hello, business-expense deductions!). Here are top tax tips you should know as you prepare your 2022 return and as you look toward next year. […]

Homeownership comes with a lot of financial responsibility and a never-ending list of home improvement projects. But for anyone who pays a mortgage, the good news is that you can deduct several home expenses come tax time — especially if you itemize your taxes — or enjoy other tax breaks as a homeowner. Here are

You don’t have to wait for the IRS to open tax season. You can start filing now, and there’s no downside to it. One tax preparer is even incentivizing people to do so with a chance to win money. Tax preparers also offer tips to look out for this year. It’s never too early submit your

If you’re one of the 70.4 million people who took on some form of freelance work or a side gig last year, you may have some tax benefits coming your way (hello, business-expense deductions!). Here are top tax tips you should know as you prepare your 2022 return and as you look toward next year.

It’s very important to know when taxes are due in 2023. And, for many people, there are more tax deadlines to worry about than just the due date for your income tax return. If you miss a tax deadline, the IRS can hit you hard with penalties and interest. For instance, the standard penalty for

If you haven’t already paid your quarterly 2022 estimated taxes in full, there’s still time to avoid a tax penalty and submit your last payment to the IRS. This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track

Important Dates When the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline to file and pay without penalty is extended to the next business day. Due to the federal Emancipation Day holiday observed on April 17, 2023, tax returns filed and payments mailed or submitted on April 18, 2023, will be considered

ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Over the past two years, there’s been an increase in people picking up side hustles. According to software company Zapier, 40% of Americans had a side hustle in 2022, up from 34% in 2020.  But if you became your own boss last year, even if it’s just for partial income, it’s important

Important Dates When the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline to file and pay without penalty is extended to the next business day. Due to the federal Emancipation Day holiday observed on April 17, 2023, tax returns filed and payments mailed or submitted on April 18, 2023, will be considered

If you itemize deductions on your tax return, you may write off contributions of money equivalents or property that you made to qualified charitable organizations during 2022. In fact, the tax rules are especially favorable if you donated property that has appreciated in value over the years. But you must toe the line when it