Filing Taxes
Filing taxes is an annual chore, and the tax code is complicated. Find tax forms and advice you need to file your tax return this year and pay the IRS.
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Latest Tax Filing Articles
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Schedule D: How to report your capital gains (or losses) to the IRS
Sold an investment? The IRS wants a Schedule D.
6 min read Apr 07, 2025 -
What to do if you don’t get your W-2 from the boss
If your employer hasn’t sent your W-2, you have options. Here’s what to do.
3 min read Jan 31, 2025 -
File taxes online: Tools, tips, deadlines and more
Here are four tools you can use to file your taxes online, plus tips, deadlines to remember and more.
6 min read Jan 19, 2025 -
What to know about financial insolvency
Insolvency is a difficult financial situation, but it doesn’t have to last forever.
6 min read Aug 19, 2024 -
Filing taxes for a deceased person
Here’s what to know if you’re responsible for filing taxes for a deceased spouse, parent or dependent.
5 min read Feb 17, 2020 -
5 stupid tax mistakes to avoid this filing season
These dumb tax moves can affect your personal finances well beyond tax season.
2 min read Mar 22, 2017 -
Win a bet on the Super Bowl? Don’t forget to give Uncle Sam his cut
Whether you are a recreational or professional gambler, you must report your winnings.
6 min read Feb 06, 2017 -
How much do you know about filing taxes? Test your knowledge with this quiz
Before you begin tax filing, test your knowledge with these basic tax questions.
Jan 30, 2017 -
Military taxes: 9 tax tips for members of the armed forces
Filing taxes is more complicated for service members. The IRS tries to make it easier.
6 min read Jun 22, 2016 -
Flexible spending account: Use it or lose it
Need glasses or a teeth cleaning? Time is running out to use the money in these accounts.
3 min read Dec 02, 2015 -
I had an employment agreement with my boss but got a Form 1099. What now?
If you had an employment agreement, you can dispute the receipt of Form 1099. Here’s how.
2 min read Oct 06, 2015 -
The FBAR filing requirements for an authorized signatory on a foreign bank account
If you have signature authority over a foreign account, you may have to report it.
3 min read Sep 15, 2015 -
How to avoid paying taxes twice on required minimum distributions of nondeductible IRA
To avoid tax when withdrawing those nondeductible contributions from your IRA, use this form.
2 min read Jul 07, 2015 -
What if you don’t file the FBAR on time? What are the FBAR penalties?
If you have a foreign bank account, the IRS gives you a short time to file the FBAR.
2 min read Jun 16, 2015 -
Never heard of FBAR filing. What do I do?
You won’t be charged penalties if you reported the income, but this is what you must do now.
2 min read Mar 26, 2015 -
Filing taxes late? Here’s how to get started
Start by determining when you last filed taxes. Here’s how to get help.
2 min read Jan 13, 2015 -
Do I need to file a tax return?
Even though you didn’t earn any wages, it might make sense to file a return. Here’s why.
2 min read Jan 08, 2015 -
Black Farmers Settlement proceeds taxable?
Find out if the proceeds of a discrimination settlement are taxable.
2 min read Sep 25, 2014 -
Mom is worried about tax hit from annuity
Now that you have invested in a tax-deferred annuity, don’t let the tax issue consume you.
2 min read Jul 20, 2014 -
Reporting taxes for installment sale, gain
The tax you pay today depends on what you reported to the IRS when you sold the home.
2 min read Jul 15, 2014