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Firstly, you'll get your refund sooner. Secondly, filing close to the tax-season start date shortens the window of opportunity for an identity thief to file a fake return in your name. Lastly, it's looking like the next round of stimulus checks — while not official yet — will allow 2020 income to be used for eligibility. If you lost your job or took a pay cut last year, it's a good idea to report the lower income ASAP to the IRS in the event you qualify for more aid. Your tax situation may look different this year because of pandemic-related financial relief. Here are six things to know:

The Amex Gold Card now offers up to $240 in dining and Uber credits each year – almost equal to the annual fee — and an elevated 60,000-point bonus.

Completely free option for simple tax situations at any income level Clear step-by-step guidance Free version covers W-2 income; unemployment income; retirement distributions; interest and dividend income; tuition and fees deduction; student loan interest deduction; earned income tax credit; child tax credit Who should use H&R Block? If you're doing your own taxes this year and, like me, willing to pay for convenience, you'll find an option that suits your needs at H&R Block. Anyone who hasn't filed taxes solo before or recently experienced significant life changes would benefit from the guid...

If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more. America's history is largely one of immigration, and the best way to learn about those experiences is to read stories by immigrants. We've rounded up 16 contemporary memoirs, non-fiction books, and anthologies by immigrant and refugee authors, including Ilhan Omar, Meredith Talusan, and Diane Guerrero. America is defined by waves of immigration, with each individual story constituting a precious thread in its long and complicated history. Works by immigrant or refugee authors detail the tangible and intangib...

Brokerage accounts You can set up a brokerage account for free at Ally Invest. The company's account types include individual, joint, custodial, traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and rollover IRA accounts. Ally's self-directed brokerage accounts also offer commission-free trading on stocks, ETFs, and options. And though you'll have to pay $0.50 for each options contract, this is about $0.15 less than what other brokerages – such as Fidelity and Merrill Edge — typically charge for options.  When it comes to bond investments, you'll need a m...