Tax Strategies
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…
How IRS Exchange Rates Work When Converting Foreign Currencies to US Tax Dollars
[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IRS_Exchange_Rates_Explained_for_Expats.mp4"][/video] Taxpayers who earn income in a foreign country or financial assets in foreign currencies must report their earnings and assets in…
401k Contribution Limits Increased for 2024
The year 2024 brings good news for retirement savers. The 401k contribution limits are set to increase, allowing individuals to save even more towards their…
How Do Taxes on Gambling Winnings Work?
Gambling activities can be thrilling and potentially lucrative, but it's important to understand the implications of taxes on gambling winnings. By staying informed, you can…
How Are Cryptocurrencies Taxed? When You Pay Taxes on Bitcoin, What’s Your Taxable Income?
And you thought e-filing your taxes was the hottest, new-fangled doodad the IRS tracked. When it comes to cryptocurrency taxes, the Internal Revenue Service treats…
IRS2Go App FAQs
In today's world of electronic streamlining and technological advances, there is an app for everything and the IRS is no exception. The IRS2Go App allows…
How to File a Tax Return: Get Started Here
Time for a tax return to basics. Form 1040: How to File a Tax Return You have several options for filing your federal…
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?…
