Here’s what to do if you can’t pay your taxes by the deadline
File your return by April 15 even if you can’t pay If you can’t cover your taxes in full, you should still file your return by April 15 and pay …
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The first quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is April 15
If you are racing to file taxes, you could miss another key deadline: the April 15 due date for first-quarter estimated tax payments. Estimated tax payments typically apply to earnings …
Here’s how to file a federal tax extension for free in minutes
Cavan Images | Getty Images If you need more time for your taxes, there’s a quick, free way to file a federal tax extension online, according to experts. This season, …
Cash savers still have an opportunity to beat inflation. Here’s how
Riska | E+ | Getty Images It may be a while longer before the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, experts now say. That means savers can still earn the best …
IRS adds ‘important update’ for free Direct File pilot
D3sign | Moment | Getty Images With one week until the April 15 federal tax deadline, the IRS has released an “important update” for Direct File, the agency’s free tax …
‘Quiet luxury’ is alive and well under a new name: Old money style
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow enters the courtroom for her trial in Park City, Utah, March 24, 2023. Rick Bowmer | Getty Images “Quiet luxury” is back under a new name: old …
Here’s who can claim a ‘special tax credit’ for retirement savings
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Some retirement savers can still snag an extra tax incentive for 2023. However, most eligible filers don’t claim it, according to the IRS. …
What Social Security beneficiaries need to know about overpayment policies
Mstudioimages | E+ | Getty Images Social Security beneficiaries who owe money to the Social Security Administration may see much lower default withholding rates from their monthly checks, thanks to …
How to reduce your tax bill or boost your refund before the deadline
Drakula & Co. | Moment | Getty Images More from Smart Tax Planning: Here’s a look at more tax-planning news. 1. Get an ‘immediate deduction’ from your IRA One of …
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says 65 retirement age is too low. What experts say
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink speaks during the New York Times DealBook Summit Nov. 30, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images The …