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Hidden Federal Taxes You Pay
Federal taxes are attached to many of the items we purchase on a regular basis. The reason we don't notice or consider these taxes is that they're hidden in the purchase price of the item we're buying. Read more…

A Global Look at Personal Income Taxes Interactive Infographic
Ever wondered how much people pay in taxes in other countries? Interact with the infographic below to compare personal income tax rates around the world. You may be surprised by which countries have the lowest and highest income tax rates! Read more…

A Comparative Look at State Taxes
Note: The content of this article applies only to 2010 tax rates. Ever wondered which state has the highest gas tax or the lowest overall tax burden? Interact with the infographic below to compare income tax, property tax, and other taxes by state. Read more…

Ways to Increase Your Tax Refund You Never Thought About
Laying the groundwork for a tax refund requires some simple tax planning, a little research and some forethought. Reviewing your tax status, consulting your spouse when filling out your W-4s and taking advantage of several tax credits can help you increase your tax refund. TurboTax also can help decide which credits can get you the biggest refund. Read more…

Tallying Up the Taxes of Powerball Winnings
If you find yourself holding a lottery ticket that doesn’t bear the winning numbers of an epic Powerball drawing, take heart. Although the odds of winning a Powerball grand prize are only 1 in 292 million, they improve to 1 in less than 12 million for the smaller $1 million prize. Here's an idea of what you’ll owe the IRS in taxes if you should win. Read more…

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