For Money Confidential’s “Taxes in Ten” series, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez tapped two top financial experts—Caleb Silver, editor-in-chief of Investopedia, and Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief of The Balance—to give us the inside scoop on everything from what to do about the child tax credit to how to manage big life changes like marriages, divorces, buying a new house, and more when you’re filing your taxes. Here’s a rundown of what we’re discussing in each episode—and when you can catch it: Episode 1: February 21 Get to know what each tax form means and does—from W2s to 1099s—plus when you need to file, how to claim deductions, and other key details. Episode 2: February 28 Learn about how stimulus and child tax credits may impact your taxes—plus all the other big changes for your 2021 taxes. Episode 3: March 7 If you’re doing your taxes yourself, learn how to access free tax help, what to know about online tax preparation—and how to DIY it when you have some independent contractor work. Episode 4: March 14 Have you had big changes in your life over the past year? This episode covers how marriage, buying a new house, having a baby, or going back to school (or sending your kids to college) could impact your taxes. Episode 5: March 21 This episode covers some of the other potential issues that could have a big impact on your taxes—whether it’s losses from a natural disaster, gaining a large inheritance, getting divorced, or retiring. Episode 6: March 28 Investing is a great way to build wealth—but how do you reconcile that when it’s tax time? Get tax advice to make the most of your investments.
