taxes

Can You Deduct Gambling Losses on Your Taxes? Here’s What the IRS—and Your State—Wants to See

Can You Deduct Gambling Losses on Your Taxes? Here’s What the IRS—and Your State—Wants to See You hit the jackpot—or maybe you didn’t. Either way, if gambling played a role in your finances last year, the IRS wants a look. Yes, gambling winnings are taxable. Every dollar. But what about your losses? Can you deduct …

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Are Self-Employed Individuals’ Chances of Being Audited Higher?

Are Self-Employed Individuals’ Chances of Being Audited Higher? The Fear of an Audit Nobody wants to receive that dreaded letter from the IRS. If you’re self-employed, you may have heard that your chances of being audited are higher. Is that true? Unfortunately, yes. The IRS tends to scrutinize self-employed individuals more closely. But why? And …

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