Scholarships are free money for college, right? Well, the IRS may see it differently. They must meet certain requirements to be tax-free. Read below to know what to report! Scholarships, Defined Scholarships are monetary amounts paid to students stri...
As a small business owner, you’re probably looking for ways to end 2016 successfully, for the best tax season possible. Time is closing in on opportunities like deductions, but many of the tips below can help you throughout the year. EOY Tax Moves ...
As the end of 2016 draws near, you may be wondering how you can boost your refund and finish the year off as financially savvy as possible, setting yourself up for a successful 2017. Well, you’re in luck. Every taxpayer can take advantage of our EO...
Having kids changes a lot of things (well, everything), taxes included. Even if your baby is born on December 31st, you can claim them in April for the 2016 last year. Read below to learn about tax changes for new parents, now and in the future. Tax ...
If you’re not a natural-born citizen, the IRS taxes you a bit differently. If you hail from another country, depending on when you moved to the U.S., the IRS may tax you in three different ways. Learn which one applies to you as a dual-status alien...
Miscellaneous can mean pretty much anything, right? Well you don’t use Form 1099-MISC for reporting any and every income necessarily. So it creates confusion for taxpayers. Read below to gain some clarity on the form, and how to use it come tax...
On November 8th, millions of Americans voted on measures to decide where our tax dollars are going, and what’s getting taxed. In 35 states, there were 154 statewide ballot measures! Unfortunately, we can’t go through every result, but a few made ...
Having to file your taxes twice sounds like a nightmare from the Twilight Zone. Luckily, if you make a mistake or leave something out on your return, the IRS has made it as simple as possible with Form 1040X, the amended tax return. Before you start ...