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Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Tax season is nearly upon us. For some, it may be your first time filing taxes. And even for those who have filed for years, taxes are not always the easiest task to tackle. Here's what you should ...