Tax
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4 ways to lower your property tax bill
The Explainer You can't escape property taxes, but you can make the bills a bit more manageable
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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The taxes Labour could raise to plug spending shortfalls
The Explainer Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned Labour inherited a 'black hole' spending gap from the Tories
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Kenyan President William Ruto makes stunning about-face on controversial tax bill
In The Spotlight After days of deadly civil unrest, the African leader abruptly backed down from the costly legislation he'd once championed as necessary to save his country from crippling default
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The toilet roll tax: UK's strange VAT rules
The Explainer 'Mysterious' and 'absurd' tax brought in £168 billion to HMRC last year
By The Week UK Published
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What is the best way to use your tax refund?
The Explainer It may be tempting to splurge — but there are smarter places to put that money
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Four key tax changes to prepare for in April
The Explainer With time running out, a last-minute checklist could help you make the most of your allowances
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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What should you do if you can't pay your tax bill?
The Explainer Here are some options to help you pay the IRS what is owed
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How long should you hold on to tax documents?
the explainer Here is what you need to keep and how long to keep it
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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When is it worth hiring someone else to do your taxes?
the explainer Here is what to know before hiring a pro
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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3 tax-filing tips to avoid an IRS audit
The Explainer There are steps you can take to reduce the odds you will be singled out
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What would the new child tax credit offer if it passes?
The Explainer The biggest shift in the expanded child tax credit would be for lower-income families
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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WFH tax deductions: Who qualifies and how much can you get?
The Explainer Working from home can get you a tax deduction — in some cases
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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'A ridiculous amount of money pledged to someone who already was absurdly rich'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'Mixing new technology and new laws is always a fraught business'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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