- How to Fill Out a W-2 Form
One of the most important tax forms is the W-2. Unlike many tax forms, most individuals taxpayers won’t need to fill this one out themselves. Rather, employers fill out W-2 forms for their employees. If you’re an employer who doesn’t… read more…
- How and When to File an Amended Tax Return
Given the complicated nature of income taxes and the popularity of convenient but not foolproof DIY tax filing software, it’s understandable that you may make a mistake on your taxes at some point. When this happens, you’ll need to file an… read more…
- Understanding How 1099 Forms Work
The first thing you should know about the different types of 1099 forms is that if you’re a worker, you don’t need to fill them out yourself. Instead, the entity who is administering your investment account will send you a… read more…
- What You Should Know About Estimated Tax Payments
If you are an independent contractor or business owner, you are responsible for making sure that you get the correct tax payments to the government — unlike people who work as employees of a company which withdraws payments from each… read more…
- 4 Reasons Married Couples Should Consider Filing Taxes Separately
As a general rule, you shouldn’t wait until the last second to file your tax return. It helps to plan and make certain decisions ahead of time to speed up the process. For one, if you’re married, you’ll need to… read more…
- How to File a Tax Extension
The deadline to file your 2022 taxes is April 18, 2023 (April 15, 2024 for tax year 2023). But you may need even more extra time. If you think you’ll need more time to get your taxes done, filing a… read more…
- What Can Happen if You Don’t File Your Taxes?
If you’re expecting to get a big refund, tax season is probably something you look forward to each year. On the other hand, if you always end up owing Uncle Sam, then the April deadline may be a date you… read more…
- 4 Things to Know About the October Tax Extension Deadline
Taxpayers who can’t get their paperwork in order by the extended May 17 filing deadline for their 2020 taxes can buy themselves a little more time by requesting an extension. This gives you an additional six months to complete your… read more…
- What to Do If You Miss the Tax Filing Deadline
The pandemic is complicating many people’s efforts to file their 2020 taxes by the deadline. But the good news is that the IRS has extended until May 17, 2021, the amount of time filers have to turn in their 2020… read more…
- Tax Filing: DIY or Hire a Professional?
Making sense of the federal tax code is no easy task and with so many new changes taking effect, figuring out what you owe may be even more difficult. Tackling the job yourself can save you money on tax preparation… read more…