Taxes

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      Same-sex spouses are paying thousands of dollars more per year in taxes because the federal government doesn't recognize gay marriage.

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      The IRS is extending this year's tax filing deadline until Tuesday, April 17 -- two days later than the typical April 15 deadline.

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      State tax changes on the way in 2012

      Despite the fiscal challenges facing state governments, some have tax cuts on the way in 2012.

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      Get more from your donations

      Looking to make a last-minute charitable contribution? These strategies offer added tax benefits.

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    • Payroll tax cut: What's at stake

      Payroll tax cut: What's at stake

      Unable to pass a full-year extension, Congress is now considering a two-month stopgap. But the fate of even that bill is uncertain. Here's how lawmakers' ultimate decision could affect your wallet and the economy.

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    • Millionaire surtax: The go-to tax

      Millionaire surtax: The go-to tax

      The bitter divide between Democrats and Republicans over taxing the rich is still playing out in the payroll tax cut fight - and will continue to on the campaign trail.

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    • IRS: Can't deliver $153 million in tax refunds

      IRS: Can't deliver $153 million in tax refunds

      The Internal Revenue Service is holding onto tens of millions of dollars in tax refunds that it hasn't been able to deliver to taxpayers.

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    • Payroll tax cut: Fight to pay for it

      Payroll tax cut: Fight to pay for it

      A deal to extend the payroll tax cut extension before Dec. 31 is expected. But it's still not clear how Democrats and Republicans, with very different ideas of how to pay for the extension, will forge a compromise.

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    • 10 million could pay more Social Security tax

      10 million could pay more Social Security tax

      Cost-of-living increase for retirees also brings slight uptick in amount of workers' income subject to payroll tax.

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    • Most overlooked tax deductions

      Cut your tax bill to the bone by claiming all the breaks you deserve -- including some you may have forgotten or never even knew about.

     
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    Tax season is upon us, and these 7 smartphone apps will make doing Uncle Sam's paperwork a little less ... taxing.

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