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A Last-Minute Move to Lower Your Taxes
With less than two weeks left before the tax filing deadline, many of us are scrambling to find last-minute deductions. Most tax-savings strategies must be implemented during the previous calendar year, but one popular strategy is still in play. Contributions to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) are tax deductible and can be made right up until April 15. Save for your future and save on taxes now -- it's a win-win situation. Why an IRA? ...
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