Filing Taxes for a Family Filing taxes for a family can be complex. There are many variables that need to be taken into consideration. In this article, we will go over some of the variables involved when filing taxes for a family. Filing Status You have five filing statuses to choose from. Which one [...]
Tax Identification Number Basics A tax identification number, or TIN, is an avenue the IRS uses for tracking. They are all 9 digits long. Except for social security numbers, they are all issued by the IRS. In this article, we will go over the basics of tax identification numbers. Who Needs One Individuals, businesses, [...]
10 Common Tax Questions Answered Taxes are confusing and seem clouded with complex rules and constantly changing laws. It can be hard to find a straight answer to basic questions. In this article, we will answer 10 common tax questions. 1. Where Can I Find Free Help? Tax preparation fees can add up very [...]
Disaster Tax Relief The IRS has special provisions for disaster tax relief. This is only for areas that the federal government confirms as disaster areas. But how can you take advantage of this? Learn more about disaster tax relief in this article. Who Qualifies For the 2012-2025 tax years, any lost or damaged property [...]
Form W-2G Basics Form W-2G, is the form gambling establishments use to report your winnings as income to the IRS. In this article, we will go over the basics of what is involved if you receive Form W-2G. Form Contents First, you must get familiar with what is on Form W-2G. In boxes 1 and [...]
International Tax Treaties International tax treaties are agreements between two countries. The purpose of these treaties is to prevent issues such as double taxation and tax evasion. These treaties can also be known as Double Tax Agreements or DTAs. In this article, we will go over the basics of how international tax treaties work. [...]
Foreign Earned Income Exclusion The foreign earned income exclusion is a tax exclusion to help prevent US citizens and resident aliens from being subject to double taxation. In this article, we will go over the basics of what the foreign earned income exclusion covers. Foreign Earned Income First, it is important to understand what foreign [...]
Taxation of Unemployment Benefits With so many people receiving unemployment benefits during the past two years, many are concerned about the taxation of unemployment benefits. In this article, we will go over the basics regarding the taxation of unemployment benefits. What Is Taxable All the unemployment benefits you receive are includable in your gross [...]
2020 Taxes With COVID-19 still widespread in most communities, it has had some effects on 2020 taxes. In this article, we will go over some of these changes. This way you can be ready to file your return. Start Date Due to issues within the IRS, the start date for filing taxes will be [...]
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 [...]
