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About Publication 501, Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing InformationPublication 501 discusses some tax rules that affect every person who may have to file a federal income tax return.
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Claiming a child as a dependent when parents are divorced, separated or live apart
Tax Tip 2022-98, June 28, 2022 — Parents who are divorced, separated, never married or live apart and who share custody of a child with an ex-spouse or ex-partner need to understand the specific rules about who may be eligible to claim the child for tax purposes. This can make filing taxes easier for both parents and avoid errors that may lead to processing delays or costly tax mistakes.
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Individuals, Parents
Choosing a retirement plan: Plan options
Starting a retirement savings plan can be easier than most people think. What's more, there are many retirement programs that provide tax benefits?to both employers and employees.
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Administrators
Affordable Care Act tax provisions
Review Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax provisions for individuals, families employers and organizations.
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Businesses
Affordable Care Act of 2010: News releases, multimedia and legal guidance
Find tax-related news and legal guidance from the IRS about the Affordable Care Act, including statistics, videos, webinars and podcasts.
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Tax Credits for Paid Leave Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Special Issues for Employers — Other Issues
Special Issues for Employers — Other Issues FAQs about Tax Credits for Paid Leave Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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Employee Retention Credit - 2020 vs 2021 Comparison Chart
A chart to compare the Employee Retention Credit - 2020 vs 2021
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U.S. citizens and residents abroad - head of household
You may qualify to use the head of household tax rates if you are a U.S. citizen married to a nonresident alien. Learn more.
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Nonresidents
Dependents
A dependent is a qualifying child or relative who relies on you for financial support. To be claimed on your tax return, they must meet specific requirements.
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How to file a final tax return for someone who has passed away
Tax Tip 2022-96, June 23, 2022 — When someone dies, their surviving spouse or representative files the deceased person’s final tax return. On the final tax return, the surviving spouse or representative will note that the person has died. The IRS doesn’t need any other notification of the death.
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Individuals
Taxpayers should avoid these common mistakes when they file their tax return
Tax Tip 2023-07, January 24, 2023 — Most of the common errors taxpayers make on their tax returns are easily avoidable. By carefully reviewing their return, taxpayers can save time and effort by not having to correct it later.
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Individuals