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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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 Oct 23, 2019 -
Tax guidelines for the military
Serving in the military is difficult, so the IRS makes it easier for service personnel to file.
5 min read Jun 22, 2016 -
How FBAR and FATCA affect Dad’s certificates of deposit in India
If your dad is a U.S. citizen or resident, he must file the FBAR soon.
3 min read Nov 19, 2019 -
State taxes: Ohio
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
State taxes: Oklahoma
Oklahoma has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
3 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
Cut taxes with early mortgage payment
Cut your tax bill by paying your January mortgage and property taxes in December.
3 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
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 Jan 17, 2020 -
What’s the limit on cash gifts from a nonresident alien?
You can each receive up to $100,000, but be sure to follow all the reporting rules.
3 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
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 Dec 17, 2020 -
Name, ID number must match on taxes
Nonmatching name and Social Security number on a tax return could mean costly problems.
2 min read Dec 16, 2021 -
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 23, 2021 -
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 Dec 20, 2020 -
Hubby’s student loan discharge creates tax issue; can innocent spouse get tax relief?
If ‘innocent spouse’ doesn’t apply to you, you may get tax relief in other ways.
2 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
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 Oct 23, 2019 -
Hubby broke into Coverdell Education Savings Account. Must we pay estimated taxes?
Whether you must pay taxes now or next year depends on how much you’re withholding.
2 min read Apr 11, 2022 -
Robbed retirement fund to pay off house. Are there any tax loopholes to help us?
Before paying off a mortgage with 401(k) funds, it’s smart to talk with a tax expert.
3 min read Jan 12, 2021 -
Must US citizen working and living abroad file taxes in the US?
Yes, you must file taxes when working abroad, but you won’t be double taxed. Here’s why.
2 min read Oct 22, 2019 -
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 Jun 25, 2020 -
Reporting German pension on Form 1040
The U.S. has a tax treaty with Germany that simplifies how you report pension income.
2 min read Dec 21, 2020 -
Tax law updates for your 2014 tax return
An expert highlights what taxpayers can expect this tax season.
5 min read Dec 15, 2021