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I have struggled with some shortness of breath for the past five years or so. I just thought I was getting older...
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In IR-2018-163, the Service explained that taxpayers who received large 2017 refunds may be able to reduce their withholding amounts for 2018. Seven out of ten taxpayers in 2017 received a refund of $2,800 or more. These taxpayers should learn how the changes in tax law due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changes will likely affect their 2018 taxes. Many taxpayers can lower their withholding and increase take-home pay. There are several changes made by the TCJA that may impact 2018 income tax returns. Many Americans will enjoy reduced tax rates or may be in a lower tax bracket. The favorable changes under the TCJA included lower tax rates and brackets, nearly double the standard deduction for married couples filing jointly and single individuals and a large increase in the Child Tax Credit. While these changes generally lower taxes, there were also some offsets. The personal exemption was eliminated, state and local tax deductions were limited to $10,000 per...
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If you have a chronic illness, your personal planning will need to involve careful consideration of your condition. Many...
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