Income taxes can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time filing on your own. But don’t worry, host Yanely Espinal sat down with the self-proclaimed superhero of taxes, Duke Moore, to break it down so you can know what you owe… or what the IRS owes you as a refund! They talk about all the different tax forms, explain deductions and write-offs, and reveal the most important box you have to check if you’re a young person filing taxes. 

Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into taxes:

• Learn about tax brackets and rates from Nerdwallet 


• Understand the rules around working while being a dependent


• Check out FreeTaxUSA’s website to file your taxes online

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