4 Easy Ways to Save Money on Taxes Before the Year Is Over

As 2017 disappears before our eyes, many of us are too busy shopping for the holidays and planning New Year's parties to have taxes on the brain. But with only about a month left before we ring in 2018, now's the time to make a few easy tax moves that could save you a bundle when you file your return. Here are four in particular to think about.

While you have until the tax filing deadline next year to contribute money to your 2017 IRA, you only get until the end of 2017 to contribute to a 401(k) and have it count for tax purposes this year. So if you're thinking about boosting your contribution rate during your last pay period, now's the time to get moving -- before that window closes.

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