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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Tweet by Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost reading: "So, let me get this straight: - Direct File let people do their taxes for free. - It worked and was popular. - Trump just decided to shut it down, all so companies like TurboTax can keep ripping people off." Right: Homepage of internal revenue service (IRS) logo website on the display of PC.

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Viral Politics

“A huge handout to tax prep companies”: The Trump admin just made doing your taxes more expensive for millions

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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“Check this out”: Woman shops at PetSmart. Then she takes a closer look at her receipt

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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‘That’s a $2,629 difference!!’: Woman almost pays $273 to file with TurboTax. Then she uses this free service ChatGPT recommended

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Man holding envelope with car in the background and text overtop that reads: "Massachusetts makes me pay for owning a scat pack??" on left. Dodge logo on car on right.

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‘The land of the free’: Man gets a letter in the mail. Then he realizes he has to pay an annual tax because he owns this Dodge

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Woman, in orange long sleeve, explaining lottery experience on left. Person scratching off lottery ticket on right.

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‘Unbeknownst to me…’: Woman wins $500K on $10 scratch-off. Then she sees her taxes

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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‘I will believe it when I see it’: Expert says the IRS may owe you $1,400. Here’s how to know

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Man shares the real reason Converse shoes have felt on the bottom

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‘Converse got pretty clever’: Man shares the real reason Converse shoes have felt on the bottom

Allyson Waller is freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has written for other publications such as the New York Times and the Miami Herald. Outside of the journalism world, some of her joys include delving into book recommendations from TikTok, listening to pop culture podcasts, and playing with her dog, Theo.

Allyson Waller

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‘Why would I get a real job?’: DoorDash driver says he pays less in taxes than average person

Woman making 6 figures says she doesn’t know how she’ll survive after taxes cost her $26,000—more than she owes in student loans

Time For Taxes

‘I literally can’t breathe’: Woman making 6 figures says she doesn’t know how she’ll survive after taxes cost her $26,000—more than she owes in student loans

Man shares ‘rich people’ hack to taxes

Rich People Dog Write Off

‘Rich people write off their dogs on their taxes…And so can you!’: Expert shares ‘rich people’ hack for your taxes

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

Jeff Bezos' Miami move saved him $600 million

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‘So happy for him!’: Jeff Bezos’ Miami move may save him $600 million—ducking out of Seattle before new tax hit

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‘Please don’t pay TurboTax’: Ex-IRS worker shares how to get your taxes filed for free

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Black woman calls out white people who don’t pay taxes out of ‘moral’ objection

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‘Don’t play with Uncle Sam’: Black woman calls out white people who don’t pay taxes out of ‘moral’ objection

Woman says IRS charged her $500 interest for bill due in 2019

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‘Are these bills scams?’: Woman says IRS charged her $500 interest for bill due in 2019. She never got the original bill

V Roth is a writer and editor from Tulsa, Oklahoma. His work has been featured in Them and Insider.

V Roth

Man mistakenly receives $20,000 bill from the IRS

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