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What You Need to Know About Filing Your Taxes

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on March 7, 2023 · Our experts answer questions and give advice so you can write off filing taxes from your to-do list.

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Families are in distress after the first month without the expanded child tax credit

DEEPA SHIVARAM, NPR

Posted on January 21, 2022 · January is the first month since July 2021 that more than 36 million families in the U.S. did not receive money from the expanded child tax credit program. For some, the consequences are already dire.

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Everything You Need to Know About Filing Your Taxes; Plus, Actress Lea Sevola from Legally Blonde the Musical

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on April 6, 2023 · Max the Tax Man answers audience questions ahead of the Tax Day deadline.

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Houston nonprofit BakerRipley providing free tax services at roving mobile sites

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 28, 2023 · Families and individuals who earn up to $58,000 annually are eligible for the free tax preparation services, which will be provided through April 15 at 12 mobile sites across Harris County.

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Four-day school weeks (Feb. 28, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 28, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: With a number of Texas school districts considering or choosing to implement four-day school weeks, we discuss how'd they work and the pros and cons. And a local CPA answers listener questions about preparing their federal income taxes this year.

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Sunnyside residents get help with tax, housing, loan questions

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on October 24, 2022 · Dozens of individuals were able to communicate directly with congressional caseworkers regarding social security, IRS, Medicare and Veterans’ assistance.

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