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1. The Fair Tax Act, explained: What to know about the Republican plan for a national sales tax, decentralized IRS

   A group of House Republicans is revisiting the Fair Tax Act, which would replace certain federal taxes with a national sales tax and decentralize the IRS.

2. Here are 5 things to know about filing a tax return this year

   Tax season opened Jan. 23. Here are some tips and things to know before filing a return, including ways to get a faster tax refund from the IRS.

3. IRS warns tax refunds may be 'somewhat lower.' With high inflation, that's a 'double whammy' for families, says advisor

   If you're expecting a tax refund, it may be smaller than last year's payment, according to the IRS. Here's why.

4. Why the $7,500 EV tax credit may be tougher to get starting in March

   The IRS expects to issue guidance on the clean vehicle credit in March. Experts think the rules around car batteries will limit who can get the credit.

5. These are the key tax forms you need to file your return — and when to expect them

   Experts say it's critical to get organized with tax forms before filing your 2022 return. Here's how to avoid tax refund delays.

6. Tax filing season has kicked off. Here's how to get a faster refund

   Tax season kicked off for individual filers on Jan. 23, and the deadline for most taxpayers is April 18. Here's how to get a faster tax refund, experts say.

7. Successfully applying for Social Security disability is difficult. Applying as a long Covid patient is even trickier

   Even as long Covid puts millions of Americans out of work, proving the condition may be a high hurdle for Social Security disability benefits.

8. Here's what Secure 2.0 means for you if you're getting close to retirement

   While the changes included in Secure 2.0 are intended to improve outcomes for everyone, some provisions are particularly useful to near-retirees.

9. Long Covid patients can face a battle trying to claim benefits through their workplace disability insurance

   Given some of the subjective symptoms of long Covid, there's no guarantee that a claim filed for short- or long-term disability insurance will be approved.

10. Here are some things to think about before deciding to retire in another state

    A United Van Lines study found the percentage of people retiring to a new state grew to 18.3% in 2021.Moving is not a straightforward decision, however.