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Past Tax Returns

The Foreign Tax Credit

There is a tax credit or deduction available for those who have paid taxes on foreign earned income if they also paid U.S. taxes in…


Tax Tips for Year-End Gifts to Charity

Get a Tax Break for Your Qualified Charitable Contributions   Giving to charity has two major benefits: it helps those who receive it, and it…


Married Filing Jointly

Tax Considerations for Newly Married Couples you’re getting married, taxes are probably the last thing you want to think about. However, it is still important…


How Are Social Security Benefits Taxed?

Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Income?   One thing that many new retirees forget is that they may need to…


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…


Understanding the Different Types Of Tax Returns

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/types-tax-return.mp4"][/video] Understanding all different types of tax returns is no easy task. Did you know that there are over a thousand official…


Tax Benefits for Education (Part 2)

2021-2022 Federal Education Tax Breaks for College Savings Plans   This article is second in a series titled “Tax Benefits for Education.” Read the first…


Tax Benefits for Education

2020-2021 Federal Education Tax Breaks for Your 1040 Return There are a number of different education tax benefits that you may be able to claim…