Tax Identification Numbers Tax identification numbers, or TINs, are numbers the IRS uses for tracking purposes. In this article, we will go over the basics of tax identification numbers and the different types you may need to use. The Basics TINs are nine-digit identification numbers the IRS uses. They are a way for the [...]
Tax Audit-Common Questions Answered Tax audit-a phrase that strikes fear into most hearts. A tax audit is something we all want to avoid, but many are not prepared for what to expect. This article will answer some common questions about dealing with a tax audit. How Likely is a Tax Audit? This is one [...]
History of Taxes in the U.S. The history of taxes in the U.S. may be shorter than in other countries, but it is full of information. In this article, we will go over a condensed history of taxes in the U.S. and how the past affects us today. Early History of Taxes Before the [...]
Filling Out a W4 Filling out a W4 is an important part of successful tax planning. A Form W4 is an Employee’s Withholding Certificate. It is an IRS form that you fill out when you start a new job. Many are unsure on how to complete these properly. In this article, we will go [...]
Revocable Trust Taxes Revocable trust taxes come into play after all parties that created the trust are deceased. Typically, during the lifetime of the grantors, there is not any special tax consideration. In this article, we will briefly go over revocable trust taxes and beneficiary taxation. Interest and Principal A trust fund is broken [...]
Common Forms Your Tax Preparer Needs Though everyone’s situation is different, there are generally 10 common forms your tax preparer needs to complete your taxes. Typically, it is best not to go meet with your preparer until you have all your forms. In this article, we will help you identify 10 common forms your [...]
Schedule 3-Additional Credits and Payments Schedule 3 is an IRS tax form that allows you to claim tax credits. Tax credits allow you to reduce your tax liability on a dollar for dollar basis. In this article, we will go over the basics of how Schedule 3 works and the credits you can claim. [...]
Schedule 1 Schedule 1 is a new tax form that came about due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This schedule is one of five new schedules introduced in the 2018 tax year. Many taxpayers are not familiar with these new forms. In this article, we will go over what a [...]
Schedule SE Schedule SE is a Form 1040 attachment that some taxpayers may need to file. In this article, we will discuss what a Schedule SE is for and when you may need to include on with your tax return. The Purpose The purpose of filing a Schedule SE is to calculate and [...]
Schedule D Schedule D is a tax form that you use to report the gain or loss incurred from the disposal of a capital asset. In this article, we will discuss the basics of filing a Schedule D. Basic Terminology Before we go over how the schedule works, we need to make sure we [...]
