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Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes, but many U.S. adults apparently aren’t so clear on the particulars of the latter.
The results of a Morning Consult poll released this week found that 30% of Americans say they aren’t sure whether they'll receive a tax refund or owe the IRS money each year. A majority of those surveyed also reported having little or no knowledge about their options to file taxes for free.
