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Form 2106: A Guide for Employee Business Expenses

When it comes to tax time, there are plenty of forms out there that seem to only apply to certain people in very specific situations.…


Form 944: The Annual Payroll Tax Return for Small Employers

If you're a small business owner or a new employer in the U.S., the IRS has a form specifically designed to help you simplify your…


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…


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…


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…


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…


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…


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…