Cracking the (Tax) Code: Your Guide to Tax Jargon

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Do taxes have you feeling like you've stumbled into a secret society with its own language? You're not alone! The world of taxes is full of jargon that can leave even the savviest of individuals scratching their heads. But don't worry, we’re…

A Tax Twist on Your Favorite Game Show

Article Highlights: Unexpected 1099-MISC Cash Winnings Prize Winnings Famous Prize Winnings If you like to watch game shows and enjoy all the excitement that goes with watching contestants win prizes, then you can add another…

Innocent Spouse Tax Relief

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Article Highlights Overview Innocent spouse relief Separation of liability Equitable relief Fairness Facts and Circumstances Confidentiality If you are or were married and filed your federal tax return jointly with your…

Made a Mistake on Your Tax Return, so What Happens Now?  

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Article Highlights: Tax Return Mistakes are Common Fixing Tax Return Mistakes Amended Return Superseding Return Don’t Procrastinate in Responding to IRS Common Family Tax Mistakes Generally speaking, tax return mistakes…

How Does Education Impact Your Taxes?

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The kids are back in school! Things like student loans, scholarships, and fellowship grants can play a role in parents’ and college students’ tax liability. Let’s look at how education costs can impact your taxes. Student Loan Forgiveness Student…

Tax Breaks for Grandparents

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Article Highlights: Head of household filing status Earned income tax credit Child tax credit Child care credit for certain working grandparents Grandchild’s education credits Medical and dental expenses More and more…

Mid-Year Tax Planning Checklist 2023

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Article Highlights: Mid-Year Planning Avoiding Unpleasant Surprises Events That Have Tax Consequences Waiting until after the close of the tax year to worry about your taxes can result in missed opportunities that could have reduced…

Divorced, Separated, Married or Widowed This Year? Unpleasant Surprises May Await You at Tax Time

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 Article Highlights: Separated Taxpayers Divorced Taxpayers Recently Married Taxpayers Widowed Taxpayers Filing Status Joint and Several Liability Who Claims the Children Alimony Community Property States Affordable…

Did You Get a Letter from the IRS? Don’t Panic.

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Article Highlights: IRS Notices CP Series Notice Automated Notices Frequent Errors ID Theft Penalties and Interest What You Should Do What We Will Do Now that most tax refunds are deposited directly into taxpayers’…

Have You Gotten Bad Tax Advice?

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 Article Highlights: Divorce or Separation Agreements Can Specify Who Claims a Child. If You Pay Child Support, You Claim the Child as a Dependent. Avoiding Payroll Taxesby Treating an Employee’s Compensation as a Gift. Only…