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The Tax Benefits of Your 401(k) Plan
Your contributions to a 401(k) may lower your tax bill and help you build financial security. Read more…

What is a Schedule Q Form?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has two very different forms that go by the name Schedule Q. One of them is for people who participate in certain real estate investments; this is known as a Form 1066 Schedule Q. The other Schedule Q deals with employer benefit plans. It's not something an individual taxpayer would normally have to deal with, though a small business owner might need it. Read more…

What Is IRS Form 5498?
If you made contributions to an IRA in the preceding tax year, you can expect to receive IRS Form 5498. Read more…

Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Get information about how your employee stock purchase plan can impact your taxes. Read more…

What Is the Savers Credit?
The Savers Credit gives a special tax break to low- and moderate-income taxpayers who are saving for retirement. Read more…


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