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Tax Form 1040: The Basics

U.S. Individual Income Tax Return   For the majority of Americans, the most commonly used document for filing a tax return is IRS Tax Form…


IRS Tax Form W-4

Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate   The Federal income tax is a “pay-as-you-go” tax. This means that you are expected to make tax payments throughout the…


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…


What Is A W-4

The purpose of Tax Form W-4 is simple as it is used by your employer to withhold the proper amount of federal income tax from…


Fix Your Tax Return With Form 1040X

IRS Tax Form 1040X is the Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. It is designed for taxpayers who need to correct mistakes made on Tax…