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Amherst, NH Taxpayer Looks for Advice

The biggest factor that determines how much you will pay in taxes is your taxable income. The federal tax system is progressive, meaning you will pay a higher tax rate as you earn more money. However, not all of the money is taxed at the higher rate, as determined by your tax brackets. Your filing status, whether filing your taxes as single, jointly as a married couple, or as head of household will also affect your tax rate. Adjustments and exemptions can help to lower your taxable income, reducing your tax bill. Tax deductions and tax credits can also lower the amount of taxes that you will have to pay for a calendar year.

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Brookline, NH Resident Has Questions

Earned income refers to all of the ways that you get paid throughout the year.  This includes your paycheck, commissions, bonuses and income less expenses for self-employed individuals.  It also includes money earned from investments, interest, dividends, alimony and Social Security.  Adjusted gross income refers to this money less any standard deductions that are available to you.  These deductions, referred to as ‘above the line deductions’, are those that are standard to everyone regardless of whether they are itemizing.

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