How to File Taxes for the First Time: A Step-by-Step Guide

The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2025 (returns filed in 2026). Filing taxes for the first time might feel overwhelming, but it’s totally manageable with the right steps. To...

How Do You Read a W-2 Form?

The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2025 (returns filed in 2026). As soon as January arrives, many employees eagerly await the arrival of their W-2 form. While the process of...

What is the Difference Between 1099 and W-2?

The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2025 (returns filed in 2026). Wondering what is the difference between 1099 and W-2? It’s all about taxes and benefits. W-2 employees have...

What Is a Tax Return?

A tax return is a document you file with tax authorities like the IRS to report your income and calculate any taxes owed or refunds due. It helps determine if you’ve paid the right amount of tax...

What is a Tax Refund?

A tax refund is money returned to you by the government when you’ve paid more in taxes than you owe. This often happens through payroll deductions or overpaid estimated taxes. In this article, we’ll...
The Truth Behind the Most Common Tax Myths

The Truth Behind the Most Common Tax Myths

  There’s a lot of bad information floating around the internet. For instance, the idea that you can see the Great Wall of China from space or that we only use 10 percent of our brains. Believing everything you read not only makes you look foolish, it can lead to costly...

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8 Expensive Tax Mistakes You May Be Making

8 Expensive Tax Mistakes You May Be Making

Are you doing everything correctly when it comes to your taxes?  It’s easy to make tax mistakes that can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars on your tax return.  The good news is many of these tax mistakes are avoidable.  Let’s look at 8 common errors you'll...

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6 Things Every Adult Needs to Know About Taxes

6 Things Every Adult Needs to Know About Taxes

For as long as we can remember, we learn a lot of things in school but financial literacy isn't one of them! So why is it a lesson that must be taught? Because life has a funny way of making us figure things out on our own and hope we don’t mess up too badly. One subject many...

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Why You Should File Your Taxes Right Now

Why You Should File Your Taxes Right Now

  Some things can wait. With that said, you're probably putting off doing your taxes as you're reading this. But why wait to do something that can be fast and ez? With ezTaxReturn.com, you can file on any device in just under 30 minutes. Yes, you can grab your phone and do it from...

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5 Common Tax Mistakes New Homeowners Make

5 Common Tax Mistakes New Homeowners Make

Becoming a homeowner is an exciting time in your life.  No more living with your parents or writing checks to a landlord for a place you’ll never own.  This place is all yours and it comes with numerous tax benefits.  However, claiming all the credits and deductions...

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You Paid but Did You Finish E-filing?

You Paid but Did You Finish E-filing?

Have you paid for the use of our DIY tax filing software? If yes, please WAIT!  It’s not the finish line. You are almost there, but you still have to e-file your return! Many people make the mistake of quitting the program too early.  Once they submit a payment and can access their...

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Why Is My Tax Refund Taking So Long?

Why Is My Tax Refund Taking So Long?

Millions of people look forward to getting a tax refund at tax time.  It’s their chance to pay down debt, catch up on bills or treat themselves to something nice.  While most tax refunds are issued within 21 days, there are things that can delay your tax refund.  Therefore, it’s a...

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