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Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filing

If you've put off filing your taxes until the last minute, the clock is ticking. April 15 falls on a Monday this year, so unlike recent years, when Tax Day fell on a weekend, you don't get a couple of extra days to file (unless you live in Maine or Massachusetts). This is also the first year taxpayers will have to wrestle with changes implemented under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was signed into law in late 2017.

Between the fast-approaching deadline and trying to figure out the new tax law, you might be feeling a bit stressed out right now. If so, take a deep breath

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