One of the best ways to ensure that you get the maximum tax refund is to better organize your taxes. Because we live in a digital world, you can keep on top of things with the help of mobile apps.

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The question of whether or not your credit card rewards are income — and reportable to the IRS — depends on whether you are dealing with a rebate or a windfall. If it’s a windfall, you are supposed to report it as income and pay taxes on it. If it’s a rebate, though, you are in the clear. The good news is that most credit card rewards programs qualify as rebates.

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Now that the IRS is accepting tax returns, it’s time to get serious about filing, if you haven’t already. Your first task is to figure out what you need in terms of tax software.

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To take the guesswork out of which online tax software is right for you, we've taken a tremendous amount of time to examine the best - and most popular - online tax preparation companies to determine which has the best software for your particular tax situation. See the differences between TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxACT, and FreeTaxUSA.

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While not everyone is paying federal income tax, nearly every American pays some taxes throughout the year.

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