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How to Check if You Owe the IRS Money (And Smart Ways to Negotiate and Pay Them, Including Installment Plans)
"Do I owe the IRS?" Well, it's always a good idea to check. When it comes to taxes, it's not uncommon for taxpayers to feel…
Disability Income Can Affect Your Tax Refunds in a Good Way, Depending on Its Origin
"Refund" might be the wrong word for a tax credit, but it's usually good news either way, right? Disability income can impact tax refunds in…
Do I Have to Do My Taxes? You Might Not Have to File an Income Tax Return (But You Might Want to)
So you have to file your taxes. Aw, but do I have to? Taxpayers generally must file their federal tax return by April 15th of…
What Every Parent Needs to Know About the Child Tax Credit (and the Update Portal)
Just because the monthly check is gone, the tax credit isn't. Parents should be aware that the Advance Child Tax Credit payments, which were monthly…
Making Allowances for Dependents: How Do I Claim a Dependent on My Form W-4 for Tax Year 2023?
Very Important: The allowance on W-4 is not like an allowance from your parents. Accurately claiming dependents on your W-4 form is crucial for ensuring…
Who’s Got Control of the Control Number on W2 Forms?
So this is like "quality control" but for my income taxes. Better than "Inspected by No. 12." Your W-2 form is a crucial document when…
Can Funeral Expenses Be Tax Deductible?
Can Funeral Expenses Be Taxed Deductible? Death and taxes might be certain, but funeral expense tax deductions are a little less so. Funeral expenses can…
How to Navigate the (Slightly Simpler) Alternative Tax System: The Alternative Minimum Tax Calculator
There's an alternative to regular taxes? Yeah, paying more. Alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a tax system implemented in the United States to ensure that…
