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Free IRS Tax Filing with Direct File

Free IRS Tax Filing: Meet Direct File If you’ve ever shuddered at the thought of paying for tax preparation software, rejoice: the IRS now offers Direct File, a free way to file your federal tax return directly with the IRS. No more hunting for coupons and hidden fees—just an open-source, government-powered system that lets eligible …

Can You Deduct IVF and Surrogacy Expenses? What Taxpayers Need to Know

IRS Ruling Clarifies Medical Expense Deductions for Fertility Treatments and Surrogacy IRS Allows Medical Deduction for IVF, Not for Surrogacy Costs: The IRS has permitted a medical expense deduction for certain costs tied to a married couple’s in vitro fertilization (IVF), such as medical screenings, fertility medications and treatments, and the retrieval of eggs and …

Should You Start an LLC for a Video Game Streaming Side Hustle?

Are You Just Grinding for XP? So you’re thinking about becoming the next Twitch star, huh? That’s awesome. You’ve got the skills, the charisma, maybe even a decent mic that doesn’t sound like you’re whispering into a tin can from 1997. And now you’re wondering… is it worth forming an LLC for your streaming efforts? …