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Inheritance Tax

How to Know If You Owe Taxes: The Complete Guide

How will you know if you owe taxes? Well, the IRS makes it no secret, truth be told. In fact, they’re supposed to inform you…


Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Income

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Taxable_vs_Non-Taxable_Income_Explained.mp4"][/video] Generally speaking, the IRS considers almost every type of income under the sun to be taxable income. No surprises there, right?…


Apply for a Trust Tax ID (EIN) Number

The process of applying for a Trust Tax ID (EIN) Number can be a somewhat stressful one, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.…


What is a Trust? | A Guide to Types of Trusts and their Purposes

A trust is a legal arrangement which can help you to control your assets and possessions.  Often, trusts can help to reduce taxes on your estate…


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…


The Differences Between Taxable And Non-Taxable Income

Learn the Differences Between Taxable and Non-Taxable Income   As many are still recovering from the Great Recession, the idea of having income (or even…


Can The Windfall Tax Affect You?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Understanding_Windfall_Tax_Impacts.mp4"][/video]   The windfall tax is deceptively simple. When you receive a windfall — whether it’s an inheritance from a relative, winnings…


How and why your 401(k) is changing

Employers are getting smarter about how they run retirement plans. They are making some moves that are good for younger workers, including automatically enrolling new…