The W2 and Form 1099 serve the same purpose - they are official reports of your income earned from sources throughout the past year, but each is issu...
Tax season is a burden enough that having missing documentation makes it all the more frustrating. There are certain documents you need each year for...
There are several benefits and a few disadvantages for people that work for themselves, otherwise known as freelancers, independent contractors, or s...
Though it may seem outside the norm, there are actually a number of situations in which spouses remain together yet must live apart, such as military...
Even if you could care less about filing taxes, you have probably heard terms like 'standard deduction' and 'itemizing.' What exactly do these two...
Tax brackets. You hear a lot about them come tax season yet very few people can describe them accurately. However, it is very important that you u...
One of the biggest sources of confusion regarding federal income tax is what the IRS considers taxable income. This information is important becau...
There is a huge difference in regards to income taxes when you claim a dependent vs. when you do not. Having dependents provides plenty of tax breaks...
Your personal income is one of the most damaging assets that the IRS can get their hands on. You already work hard for your money, imagine having eve...
There are many that do not realize it is possible to pay taxes quarterly, instead of in one lump sum at the end of the tax year. Quarterly tax payment...