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Last-Minute Tax Tips for Procrastinators

If you've put off filing your taxes until the last minute, here's some good news. First, you don't need to bone up on the new tax law to complete this year's tax return. For the most part, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act won't affect your 2017 taxes.

The second piece of good news is that you have a little more time to file. April 15 falls on a Sunday, an,d because April 16 is a holiday in Washington, D.C., you have until Tuesday, April 17, to file your federal tax return. Your tax-filing strategy as the deadline approaches will depend on your situation.

If you're confident you're due a refund...

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