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What Is Tax Form 6781: What It Is And How To Use It

Form 6781 is the IRS form used to report gains and losses from certain financial instruments, specifically Section 1256 contracts and straddles. If that already…

What Is Tax Form 4136: What It Is And How To Use It

In a nutshell, IRS Form 4136 lets you claim a refund on certain federal fuel taxes you paid throughout the year. If you used gasoline,…

IRS Code 806: What the Notice Means & How to Respond

IRS Code 806 is a line on your IRS Account Transcript that shows how much federal income tax and excess Social Security (FICA) tax was…

What Is Tax Form 8911: What It Is And How To Use It

Form 8911 is used to claim the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (similar to the EEHIC). If you installed EV charging or other qualified…

CP05 Notice: What Is It And How Should I Respond?

If you’ve received a CP05 notice from the IRS, take a breath; it’s not a bill, and it’s not a formal audit either. This letter…

What Is Tax Form 8379: What It Is And How To Use It

If your tax refund got taken because of something your spouse owes, Form 8379 might be your lifeline. This guide walks you through exactly what…

What Is Tax Form 6252: What It Is And How To Use It

If you’ve ever sold something big like a rental property or a piece of land and didn’t get all your money upfront, you might have…

Will the IRS Catch a Missing 1099?: How the IRS Tracks Income

If you've missed reporting a 1099 form, you might be wondering if the IRS will eventually catch it. The short answer is yes, they have…