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W2 Form Control Number: Who Is In Control?

The W2 Form control number is an internal control measure by your employer. It doesn’t mean they’re useless; there are some specific scenarios where you…


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The Wash Sale Rule in 2025

What Is the Wash Sale Rule? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/wash.mp4"][/video] If you’ve been investing in stocks or other securities, you may have heard of the…


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Irs Code 971: What the Notice Means & How to Respond

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Understanding_IRS_Code_971.mp4"][/video] A big part of the work that the IRS does is cross-checking information. As you can imagine, that means they’ll often…


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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): How To Qualify & File

Overview of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), also known as the Earned Income Credit (EIC), was established in…


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When Corporations File Taxes: Tax Form 1120 and Form 1120-S for Corporation Income Tax Returns

 Yes, corporations do file income tax returns. No, pigs still don't fly. When you, as a corporation, file taxes, you must use Form 1120…


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What Form 1099-R Means For Your Retirement: Pensions, IRAs, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans

 The R stands for Retirement. The 1099 stands for "Pay your fair share, even if you're retired.' Form 1099-R is an important document that…


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Want Credit for Saving With Qualified Retirement Plan Contributions? Then Use Form 8880

You know those score multipliers in pinball? Saving for retirement is kinda like that. Are you looking to claim the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, also…


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How to Get a Copy of W2 Fast

If you're searching for your W2 quickly for a variety of reasons, whether it's a third party request, trying to qualify for a loan, or…