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How do you get taxed when you sell stocks?

Long-term capital gains tax is a tax on profits from the sale of an asset held for longer than a year. Long-term capital gains tax rates are 0%, 15% or 20...

Jun 27, 2026 • 1 READS

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What do you do when you get your first W-2?

What should I do with my W-2? Use the information on your W-2 to fill out your income tax return. TaxSlayer makes it simple to do this. Submit your return...

Jun 27, 2026 • 1 READS

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Is paying into Medicare the same as Social Security?

Are Social Security and Medicare the same thing? A: They’re not the same thing, but they do have many similarities, and most older Americans receive benef...

Jun 27, 2026 • 1 READS

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What happens to your taxes when you get a lawsuit settlement?

Receiving a settlement could bump you up to a higher tax bracket and leave you with a much bigger April bill than you usually get. If you’ve already blown...

Jun 27, 2026 • 1 READS

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What is TR and PR in Australia?

A TR is a temporary residency visa. It only allows you to enter and remain in Australia for a certain period of time. After it expires, you must leave Aus...

Jun 27, 2026 • 1 READS

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Are you considered disabled if you have heart failure?

Some cardiac impairments, such as congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, recurrent arrhythmias, and heart transplants, may automatically quali...

Jun 27, 2026 • 1 READS

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What is a corporation 1?

A corporation is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners. 1 Corporations enjoy most of the rights and responsibilities that individu...

Jun 27, 2026 • 1 READS

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What do I do if my IRS account has been hacked?

If you are a data breach victim, take these steps: Submit an IRS Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit. Continue to file your tax return, even if you must ...

Jun 27, 2026 • 1 READS

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What does it mean this information is being furnished to the IRS?

This information is being furnished to the Internal Revenue Service. If you are required to file a tax return, a negligence penalty or other sanction may ...

Jun 26, 2026 • 1 READS

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Can you get in trouble for Eidl?

If an individual misrepresents their income on an EIDL loan application, they could be subjected to numerous federal criminal charges including 1) Bank Fr...

Jun 26, 2026 • 1 READS