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Taxpayers Are Very Confused

Fewer returns are in, traffic to the IRS website is up, and everyone’s complaining about refunds. Why?
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As Americans prepare to file their tax returns under the new tax law, which Republicans passed at the end of 2017, the evidence suggests they are very, very confused.

Usually, about 85 percent of households file their returns from late January to mid-April. Some taxpayers request an extension until October 15, generally those with complex business interests who may not have the required information available in time to

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