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Where’s My State Tax Refund? Find Your Tax Refund By State
Here's how to check the status of your state tax refund, with a guide for each of the 50 states and Washington DC. The post Where’s My State Ta…
Best Tax Software 2025 [Awards And Comparisons]
We've ranked the best tax software for 2025, including best free file, best for investors, best for landlords, best for deductions, and more! The pos…
How to (Legally) Reduce Taxes with Real Estate + Crucial New Trump Tax Plans
The clock is ticking to tax day, and you could be stuck with a big tax bill. Thankfully, if you own real estate, reducing your taxes is easy. Don’t k…
State Taxes And Student Loan Forgiveness
The guide to state taxes and student loan forgiveness: learn which states exclude forgiveness from your income and which states may levy taxes on for…
What to Know About the 1098-E Student Loan Tax Form
If you made student loan payments last year, here's what you need to know about your 1098-E interest statement when you file taxes. The post What to…
Best Tax Software For Students (And Student Loan Borrowers)
If you have student loans, affordable tax software can be hard to find. Here's our pick for the best tax software for student loan borrowers. The pos…
2025 IRS Tax Refund Schedule: When To Expect Your Tax Refund
A chart and IRS tax refund schedule that shows you when you can expect your tax refund in 2025. Also, how to check the status of your refund. The pos…
The Six Best Tax Breaks That Currently Exist Today
There's a lot to know when it comes to taxes. Here are the six best tax breaks that you might be able to utilize. Read on to learn them! The post The…
Free Tax Software 2025: Where To File Your Taxes For Free
We break down the free tax software companies that actually allow free tax filing for federal and state returns in 2024. The post Free Tax Software 2…
Maximize Tax Savings with Cost Segregation Studies
Maximize Tax Savings with Cost Segregation Studies From Military To Millionaire As a real estate investor or property owner, finding ways to maximize…
Year-End Tax Tips for Landlords: Maximize Savings and Prep For Tax Season
As 2024 winds down, landlords have a golden opportunity to optimize their tax situation before ringing in the new year. Thoughtful planning right now…
Build Wealth Faster with This Tax “Loophole” (1031 Exchange) (Rookie Reply)
Are you looking to grow your real estate portfolio and build wealth faster? There’s a tax “loophole” that allows you to sell your property and roll y…
A Simple Year-End Tax Checklist
The end of the calendar year is quickly approaching, and that means it is time to run through our year-end tax checklist. The simpler the better. Her…
Estimating Your 2024 Tax Bill
I was annoyed that the online calculator I previously used to estimate my taxes wasn’t updated for 2024 tax data. So I decided to just build on…
11 Last-Minute Tax Hacks Every Investor Needs Before the Year Ends
For real estate investors, the end of the year isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about making smart moves that could save you thousands on your tax…
How You Can Legally Minimize Rental Property Taxes as Much as Possible
As a landlord, you probably already know that taxes are unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t minimize them and keep more of your hard-earned …
Advanced Direct Indexing With Tax Loss Harvesting Using Frec
Since the first robo-advisors came on the market, I have been “robo-curious”. Robots could manage hundreds of individual positions …
How to Stack Tax Benefits for Even More Savings
A Mad Fientist reader shares how he utilizes tax-advantaged accounts to unlock even more cost-saving benefits! Read more → The post How to Stac…
Military FIRE – The Tax, Investing, and Travel Benefits of Military Service
Military servicemembers have access to incredible tax, investing, and travel benefits that can accelerate the journey to FI! Read more → The po…