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Explain Form 2439: When Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains Are Good News for Shareholders
Every 1099-DIV means you owe some new taxes. Well, this is the opposite. If you sell an asset you've held for a year or two,…
Completing IRS Form 433D for Your Direct Debit Installment Agreement
A form for direct debit. Does the IRS have a form for taking Apple Pay? If you are a self-employed individual or a business owner…
What Is Form 2210? The Underpayment Penalty And Who Must File It
They're not called "Guessimated" Tax Payments for a reason. Check your tax math! If you find yourself owing taxes when you file your tax returns,…
Your Guide to the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: How It Works and Which U.S. Expatriates It Applies To
Landing that dream job overseas doesn't mean paying both taxes - but it doesn't mean you can skip. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion can be…
Can You Write Off Your Kid’s Private School Tuition as a Tax Deduction? It Depends on Your School, Your Student and Your Income
Don't some celebrities get in trouble for trying this? When it comes to private school tuition, the question of whether it is tax deductible depends…
What The Failure to Pay Penalty Means and What to Do About It
And you thought that librarian was harsh about late fees. The failure to pay penalty is a consequence that taxpayers may face if they do…
Answers for Tax-savvy Investors: What Are Qualified vs. Nonqualified Dividends?
If you're looking for the thrill of the day trader, expect a bit of a tax hangover. Qualified dividends are a specific type of dividend…
The 1040 Is Already Easy: Why There Is No 1040 EZ for 2023
EZ come, EZ go. Filing income taxes can be a daunting task, but luckily, the IRS provides various tax forms to cater to different taxpayer…