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Find all of the following, explained in plain-English with no legal jargon:The difference between deductions, exemptions, and creditsItemized deductions vs. the standard deductionSeveral money-saving deductions and credits and how to make sure you qualify for themHow to calculate your refundHow to know which tax forms to fill outState income taxesAlternative Minimum Tax (AMT)Capital Gains and Losses



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Mike Piper

Mike Piper is the author of several personal finance books and the popular blog Oblivious Investor (obliviousinvestor.com) . He is a Missouri Licensed CPA. Mike's writing has been featured in many places, including The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, AARP Magazine, Forbes, CBS News, MarketWatch, and Morningstar.



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