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Last Minute Tax Tips

Taxes are due April 15 and Anna, our grant accountant, has five last minute tips if you are still working on your paperwork. “Read the instructions and explanations," says Anna. “It’s all there. It may be a little unclear or frustrating at times, but the answers are all there.” Here are  two of Anna’s tips:

1.       If you are eligible to contribute to your IRA account, you have until midnight April 15 to do so.

2.       If you are a student, you can deduct qualified education expenses (if you are not a dependent who is claimed on another person's taxes).

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