Tools & Forms
Do you have any tax tips for newlyweds?
If you got married last year, you’ll be checking the “married, filing jointly” box on your tax return. As a couple, your taxes will go…
How to avoid tax scams in the countdown to April 15
Tax season is fraud season. Scam artists and identity thieves work double-time to snag more unsuspecting victims in the months leading up to April 15.…
Stay Safe, And Don’t Rush To E-file
There's little chance for error when it comes to e-filing, but being in a rush can be its own mistake. So you’ve decided to take…
Procrastinator Alert: E-file Your Taxes at 11:59 p.m. April 15
Tax preparers love e-filing as much as taxpayers. Here are the many reasons. NEW YORK (MainStreet) — It’s that time again — tax season.…
Do I need my babysitter’s Social Security number?
Mary Poppins might play hard ball if you ask for her social. Here's a spoonful of tax advice to help you get her on the…
The real cost of hiring a tax preparer
If a tax professional catches even one deduction or credit a taxpayer would have missed, it can easily justify the cost. NEW YORK (MainStreet) —…
How to avoid getting audited
The IRS has been stepping up its efforts to ensure that Americans are accurately reporting the taxes they owe. This means that the IRS is…
How much tax should I have withheld?
Withholding tax (also known as “payroll withholding”) is essentially income tax that is withheld from your wages and sent directly to the IRS by your…
