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Can you write off your home office? At a time when legions of Americans are suddenly working from home and may continue to do so indefinitely, this subject has never been more significant. Whether you're an independent contractor running…

1. Determine if you need to file. Because this is a complicated situation, you should consult a tax professional or seek free tax assistance before deciding not to file a return. The IRS generally only requires a tax return if one of the…

For millions of parents throughout the country, the New Year has begun without a monthly deposit from the child tax credit increase, a deposit of several hundred dollars that parents had counted on since the expansion's implementation in…

OnPolitics readers, happy hump day! Starting this week, the Biden administration will send 400 million free N95 masks to distribution centers across the country. The endeavor is part of a larger campaign to tackle the rampaging COVID-19…

There are a few activities you'll need to add to your to-do list if you're intending to move soon — or if you've already moved. You may have forgotten to forward your mail through the US Postal Service or to notify the IRS of your new…

For American democracy, the year 2022 has not started well. MLK Day has passed, and despite Democratic leaders' best efforts, including President Biden's, to pass federal legislation to protect voting rights, they have yet to deliver: while…

The Biden administration launched a new website on Tuesday that allows Americans to buy up to four free quick coronavirus test kits for their homes. The site was launched a day early in beta form by the US Postal Service to allow the…

When the Wall Street Journal reported on Jan. 3 that the next tax season is likely to cause headaches for filers, many taxpayers were probably already apprehensive. For millions of taxpayers, the last two filing seasons, for 2019 and…

When it comes to filing taxes, there are just three alternatives. Either you pay taxes, break-even, or the IRS gives you a refund. If you get a refund, your accountant or tax software can ask, "Do you want to apply your refund to next…

The Biden administration plans to announce on Wednesday that 400 million non-surgical N95 masks will be offered for free at tens of thousands of "convenient sites" across the United States. What's at stake: According to a White House…