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What an Affiliate Link Is
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What It Costs You
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How This Affects What We Publish
Our editorial priority is to explain U.S. tax concepts, such as tax residency status, taxpayer identification numbers, and the mechanics of federal and state filing, as clearly and neutrally as possible. A potential commission never determines whether a topic is covered, how it is explained, or whether a particular resource is mentioned favorably. We do not accept payment in exchange for a specific recommendation, and we do not alter our explanation of tax rules or procedures to favor any provider, commercial or otherwise. Where we reference a third-party resource, it is because we believe it may be relevant or useful to a reader trying to understand a general concept, not because of the financial arrangement, if any, attached to it.
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