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Life Events That Can Impact Your Taxes

A change in life circumstances, whether good or bad, can affect your tax return. >> Start Your FREE E-file Here are some instances where you will…

Do You Need a Copy of a Past Tax Return?

Tax Return Copies & TranscriptsWhen applying for a loan or other financial assistance, you will likely be asked to provide copies of your tax returns…

The Additional Medicare Tax

What You Need to Know The Additional Medicare Tax was implemented in late 2013 as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Starting in tax…

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Requirements

>> Start Your FREE E-file The requirements to obtain an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) have been updated and strengthened by the IRS. An ITIN is…

How Does a Health Savings Account (HSA) Work?

Offset Health Care Costs With an HSA   Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are designed to help individuals offset the health care costs associated with High…

Hobby Income

Is your favorite pastime classified as a business or a hobby? Here's how the IRS sees it.   Millions of people enjoy having hobbies —…

Are You Subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)?

Learn About AMT Rules & Guidelines   The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is basically an income tax system that runs parallel to the regular income…

Contacting the IRS: Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, and IRS Offices for Your Tax Issues

Need to talk to someone at the Internal Revenue Service? Start with 1-800-829-1040. The last four digits refer to individual income tax return Form 1040.…