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Tax Tips for Single Dads

Only 1% of households were headed by single fathers back in 1960. By the time of the most recent Pew Research Center study in 2013, that number had jumped to 8%. If you’re in this growing group, read on. Tax law is gender neutral, so whether you’re a single father or a single mother, the same rules apply when you file your tax return if you’re raising a family on your own. See the full TurboTax article to find out more.

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The Dirty Dozen: 12 Tricky Tax Dependent Dilemmas

Claiming dependents on your tax return can make a big difference in what you pay in taxes, but knowing when someone qualifies as a tax dependent can be trickier than it seems. Visit the full TurboTax article for 12 examples that will help clear up the confusion about who you can and can't claim as a dependent on your tax return.

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Home Improvements and Your Taxes

As a homeowner you may be asking, "Do I get a tax break for all the money I've spent fixing up my house?" The answer is, maybe yes, maybe no. But one thing is certain: You'll need to keep track of all those home improvement expenses. To find out more, see the full TurboTax article.

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Real Estate Tax Tips: Owning Property as a Tenancy in Common

"Tenancy in common" (or TIC) refers to a situation in which ownership of a piece of property is divided among multiple people. When the owners of a piece of real estate have a tenancy in common, it can create a number of complications related to taxes. See the full TurboTax article for details.