For many people, taxes are intimidating. After all, slip-ups can have serious consequences. Take this week’s guest, a 40-year-old public service worker based in Washington, DC, who wound up with a massive bill from the IRS after adjusting her tax withholding to pay down debt quicker and not filing taxes for two years. To help you avoid tax mistakes and maximize benefits–and ensure you’re up to date on all that changed for 2021–host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez turns to Kristin Myers, Editor-in-Chief of The Balance, and Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief of Investopedia.

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