A capital gains tax is a rate you're charged for the sale of certain assets. Learn how much you can be charged for capital gains and how to avoid this tax. 

It’s time to explore your filing options for the 2024 tax season. Here are Rocket Money’s picks for this year’s best online tax filing software.

The payroll tax deferral was an optional temporary pause on Social Security contributions. Learn about the program, including why it existed and how it worked.

As tax season approaches, taxpayers may be at greater risk of tax identity theft. Learn what tax identity theft is, how to identify it and how to prevent it.

The child tax credit could benefit your family if you have children you can claim as dependents. Learn more in our guide to see if you qualify.

The IRS treats unemployment compensation as taxable income. Learn how collecting unemployment payments can affect your taxes at the federal and state level.

You can adjust the tax withholding amount on your paycheck. Learn how to change your tax withholding amount, how to decide the right amount and when to do it.

Tax debt can be overwhelming, but taxpayers can seek relief through IRS programs and other alternatives. Learn more about tax debt forgiveness in this guide.

An estate’s executor can be responsible for filing an estate tax return. Using this guide, learn when an estate tax return is required and how to file one.

Individual tax returns are typically due by April 15 of the following year. Stay organized with our guide to critical tax filing and extension deadlines.

What are tax credits? They lower your tax bill and keep more of your money in your pocket. Check out common tax credits you may be able to use for 2023!

If you’ve made donations you plan to claim a deduction on, it’s important to know the rules. Learn everything you need to know about tax-deductible donations.