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Can I file my taxes as single if I just got married?

If you’re legally married as of December 31 of the tax year, the IRS considers you to be married for the full year. Usually, your only options are to file...

Jun 28, 2026 • 1 READS

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What is a Dun and Bradstreet inquiry?

*Inquiry or Inquiries are the number of individual request(s) for information, which may include but is not limited to credit information, by a unique ext...

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What does it mean to apply something?

: to ask formally for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.) usually in writing. : to put or spread (something) on a surface, a pa...

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How long does it take the IRS to do a payment trace?

6 weeks You will generally receive a response 6 weeks after we receive your request for a payment trace, but there may be delays due to limited staffing. ...

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Can I retire from the federal government at 50 years old?

Under an early retirement authority, the basic age and service requirements are reduced to 20 years of federal service at age 50 or 25 years of service, r...

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Do you have to pay taxes on April 15th?

April 15 is typically the last day to file your income taxes and pay taxes owed. But the words normal and typical don’t seem to apply to anything these da...

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Does someone with dementia need 24 hour care?

When living at home is no longer an option There may come a time when the person living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will need more care than can ...

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Does date of birth go on tax return?

Your date of birth is an important piece of personal information used to identify you in all types of situations — including filing your taxes. If the dat...

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Do you have to report a 1099-s?

If you do receive Form 1099-S, you must report the sale of your home on your tax return, even if you do not have to pay tax on any gain. Does 1099-S go on...

Jun 28, 2026 • 1 READS

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Do you have to pay taxes on a gift home?

Even though you may not have tax liability at the time you receive a home as a gift, homeowners usually have to pay real estate taxes to state and local g...

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