Filing status and exemptions
Hey there, lonely girl: As if Valentine's Day wasn't hard enough, you get stiffed in the tax arena too. Find out which filing status to use and which, if any, of your cats qualify as exemptions.
Checking your refund status online
You filed your taxes, you're getting a nice big refund, but you haven't heard word one from the IRS. Find out how to check your refund status online with this how-to video.
How to determine your tax filing status
While "It's Complicated" is perfectly acceptable for Facebook, we don't think the IRS would be so cool. Find out if you're single, married filing separately or married filing jointly.
Find out what's deductible, what's not
Wading through a sea of receipts at year's end? Find out what's deductible and what's not with your personal tax consultant Jon Butler.
Taxes: Refund or Payment?
It's the moment of truth. Did you pay the feds too much or not enough? Find out how to determine if you're getting a refund or if you're cutting Uncle Sam a check, and what your next steps should be.
W-2 Forms
If you haven't received your W-2s by now, you've got some problems. Jon Butler describes the W-2 Form and explains why it might not be the best idea to hide one or two from the government.
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Filing status and exemptions
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Checking your refund status online
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How to determine your tax filing status
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Find out what's deductible, what's not
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Taxes: Refund or Payment?
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W-2 Forms
How to pay your tax bill in installments
Owe Uncle Sam an arm and a leg this year? You could call Capitol Hill for a bailout, but don't hold your breath. Let our tax expert show you how to set up a payment plan.
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You've already got an extra weekend this year to submit your state tax forms, but if that's still not enough, find out how to get an extension. You'll still have to pay your taxes due right away, though.
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How to file taxes: Capital gains and losses
One day, your stocks are riding high, the next day they've nosedived. It's a wild ride. Find out how to account for last year's capital gains and losses on this year's tax forms.
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How to prepare California taxes
California residents may get to dodge all the cold weather, but they can't get away from the tax man. Learn how to file in the Golden State.
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Things are a little different in the Lone Star State. For instance, there is no state income tax, nevertheless Texans don't sidestep taxes altogether. Find out how to file if you live in Texas.
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Deductions and adjustment worksheet
Itemizing this year instead of taking the standard deduction? Get help with the Deductions and Adjustment worksheet with these easy-to-follow instructions.
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Preparing state tax forms: Georgia and the South
Need help filling out the dreaded state tax forms? Mahalo's got some Southern comfort for those of you living in the Census Bureau's Southern District.
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If you waited too long to file your taxes in the Golden State, find out how to get a six-month extension.
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Find out how to get six more months to file your Illinois state taxes, but, if you owe money, you better get that checkbook ready—unless you want to pay interest and penalties.
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Capital gains, interest, unemployment compensation—however you filled the coffers in 2010, find out how to fill it out on your federal tax documents.
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Georgia rules dictate that you'd better have a good reason to request a state tax extension. Be ready to share it. Find out more here.
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How to take student credits and deductions
Tuition isn't cheap. Get a little help from Uncle Sam with student credits and deductions. Mahalo makes the process simple. If only we could do the same for your Calculus class.
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Difference between standard and itemized deductions
Everyone's given a standard deduction. But there are times when it's better to itemize those deductions. Get your pencil, calculator, and Schedule A ready: We're about to maximize your return.
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Face it: it easier to read Mandarin Chinese than it is to sort through all the tax instructions. Lucky for you, we've got this step-by-step guide to make the process a little easier.
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Sure, a bunch of IRS pencil-pushers may think it's "EZ," but for those of us who are numerically challenging, even this, the simplest of forms, can be a challenge. We break it down for you.
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How to file New York state taxes
Get in to a "New York State of Mind" with this explanation for filing taxes in the Empire State.
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How to file Florida state taxes
It's one of seven states that does not have a state income tax, so do Floridians have to rip themselves from the sunny beach long enough to file a tax return at all? Find out here.
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Preparing state tax forms: Illinois & the Midwest
From the Great Plains to the Ohio Valley, we've got state tax instructions for all you Midwesterners out there.
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Find out how to get a six-month extension on your New York state tax forms. But don't think you have an additional six months to actually pay any balance due.
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Exactly how much can you donate in a given year and still have it be tax deductible? Mahalo's tax expert Keith Hall has the answer.
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Filing taxes: Adjusted gross income
Filling out tax forms isn't fun, which is why so many wait until the 11th hour to get it done. But learning about your AGI is the key to getting through those forms in a flash.
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How to get first time homebuyer's credit
Did you become a proud homeowner in 2010? You could be eligible for up to $8,000 in tax credits. Find out how to get your money.
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How to file taxes if you were unemployed
While unemployment figures were slightly better last month, the year 2010 was a flurry of pink slips. Find out how to file taxes if you claimed unemployment last year.
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Keeping tabs on check refund status
Make sure Uncle Sam mails your check promptly. In fact, you can follow him nearly every step of the way with these pointers by our tax expert.
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What's the difference between a Form 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ? Should you fill out a Schedule A, a Schedule SE? Did we lose you already? Know your forms with this helpful four-step tutorial.
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It's a fool-proof system, right? Receipts stashed in the glove box, bank statements in your briefcase and credit card bills furtively taped under the lid of your toilet tank. Things could still get ugly come tax time. Get organized with this how-to guide.
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Preparing state tax forms: Pennsylvania & Northeastern U.S.
Whether filing your own taxes or using an electronic service like Turbo Tax, don't do it in the dark (it's bad for your eyes). Let Mahalo shine some light on the matter with these instructional pages.
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Preparing state tax forms: Washington & the West
Technically speaking you may have a few more hours to file your taxes than some of your Eastern counterparts, but don't wait until the last minute to file your state tax forms. Find your state tax instructions here.
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