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Will you get a DOGE rebate if you haven't filed taxes

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Will you get a DOGE rebate if you haven't filed taxes

If a DOGE rebate happens, it will likely work like COVID stimulus and require a filed return to receive payment.

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Selling stuff online: personal property vs business income

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Selling stuff online: personal property vs business income

Personal property sales like garage sales aren't taxable, but regularly buying and reselling items may be treated as business income by the IRS.

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Selling your personal car is tax free, even for a profit

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Selling your personal car is tax free, even for a profit

Personal property like cars isn't subject to capital gains tax, and in Minnesota you can flip up to five cars per year tax free.

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Gift money from parents and the $19,000 limit

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Gift money from parents and the $19,000 limit

Gifts up to $19,000 aren't taxable income, but larger amounts for home down payments may create reporting issues.

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How people avoid filing taxes for years

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How people avoid filing taxes for years

Some people skip filing for years by simply not giving money to the government upfront.

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Will the Doge rebate be taxable

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Will the Doge rebate be taxable

A government rebate of taxes you already paid shouldn't be taxable since it's after-tax money coming back to you.

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When DIY taxes cost you money you never knew you lost

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When DIY taxes cost you money you never knew you lost

Complex situations like kids, business income, or credits have hidden savings you'll miss without professional help.

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What to do if you get a 1099 from Venmo

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What to do if you get a 1099 from Venmo

Report personal Venmo payments on Schedule 1; business payments can be offset with expenses.

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Why you should file taxes even if IRS changes

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Why you should file taxes even if IRS changes

The IRS collections department can take money directly from your bank account if you don't file and owe.

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How people get away with not filing taxes for years

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How people get away with not filing taxes for years

Explores how some people avoid filing tax returns for extended periods without immediate consequences.

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Why you should file even with low income

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Why you should file even with low income

If taxes were withheld from your paycheck, filing is the only way to get that money back as a refund.

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Why W-2 employees love tax season but business owners don't

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Why W-2 employees love tax season but business owners don't

W-2 employees often get refunds while small business owners typically owe taxes at filing time.

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What happens if you just don't file your taxes

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What happens if you just don't file your taxes

The IRS will eventually file a return for you with no deductions, then collect what you owe.

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What happens if you don't file your taxes

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What happens if you don't file your taxes

The IRS gets copies of your income documents and will eventually file a return for you with no deductions, then collect what you owe.

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Venmo tax reporting update (brief mention)

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Venmo tax reporting update (brief mention)

Quick mention of Venmo reporting changes with a plug for membership signup.

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