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What’s the Non-Refundable Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit for and What Does It Mean for Working Families?
One more reason to love those adorable bundles of tax breaks. The non-refundable Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit is designed to ease the financial…
The Civil Side of Retirement: Your Paycheck and the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
What the FICA? If I earn $160,201, I don't have to pay into Social Security? FICA or the Federal Insurance Contributions Act requires both employees…
Capital Gains Taxes Really Do Apply to Inherited Property: Here’s How and How to Minimize Them
It's sad they passed away, but they left you a house. Selling it may hit you with capital gains, but you can minimize them. What…
So Much to Gain: What Are the Short-Term and Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rates? Income Thresholds, Tax Brackets and More
High income thresholds mean I earn more without paying as much in capital gains taxes? Score! Oh, wait, that’s just inflation. The capital gains tax…
How Can You File Taxes Without a W-2 Form? It’s Possible, and Here’s How to Do Your Taxes Without a W-2
So the ol' "Dog ate my W-2" excuse won't work? Filing your taxes can be a daunting task, especially when you do not have all…
Big Questions, Small Form: What’s Box-D on Form W-2? Where Is It, What’s It for, and Can It Be Left Blank?
Is there a name for hypochondria about your tax forms? I've wondered about Box D on W-2, but now, I don't! Box D on Form…
Get Your Tax Return Amended: How to File Amended Returns and Check Amended Statuses
The IRS gives you a mulligan? What is my amended tax return status? As a taxpayer, updating or correcting your tax return is sometimes necessary.…
Employers and Employees: Here’s Where to Download a Blank W-4 Form for 2023 Tax Year
If you're asking "where's a blank W4?", then you probably have more questions. Visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website. On the IRS website, you…
