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What Happens If You Don’t File Taxes (And 4 Common Excuses)

Here’s What Happens If You Don’t File Taxes Article summary: Failure to file your taxes will have you penalized by the IRS. The penalties can…


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

A big part of the work that the IRS does is cross-checking information. As you can imagine, that means they’ll often run into returns and…


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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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How Do I Pay Estimated Tax Payments to the IRS?

 Paying the IRS isn’t fun, but unfortunately it is something we all have to do, and especially around tax season. The good news is…


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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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How IRS Exchange Rates Work When Converting Foreign Currencies to US Tax Dollars

Taxpayers who earn income in a foreign country or financial assets in foreign currencies must report their earnings and assets in US dollars on their…


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The Only Official IRS Penalty Calculator Is an Accurate Tax Return

A fast tax penalty calculator? It's the IRS, not hockey. You need to accurately calculate your annual tax returns to avoid any potential penalties and…