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Tax Tips To Report Your Hobby Income

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hobby.mp4"][/video] Is your favorite pastime classified as a business or a hobby? Here’s how the IRS sees it. Millions of people enjoy…


Are You Subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)?

Learn About AMT Rules & Guidelines   The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is basically an income tax system that runs parallel to the regular income…


What To Do If You Get a Notice From the IRS

Tips for Responding to a Federal Tax Notice Every year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers for various reasons. There are…


Free Tax Assistance Is Available

The tax code is adjusted every year and it can be a lot to keep up with. Sometimes your life situation changes and you’re unsure…


Tax Breaks for Parents

Raising a child is expensive, but you can partially offset some of the expenses by utilizing tax deductions and tax credits that are available to…


The Benefits of a Tax Extension

Extend the Filing Deadline of Your Personal Tax Return   Although the due date to pay your individual income taxes is April 15, you can…


AGI vs. MAGI: How to Calculate Each One

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Understanding_AGI_and_MAGI.mp4"][/video] Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI): When it comes to calculating your taxes, you will often hear…


Who Has To File A Tax Return

How to Determine If You Need to File a Tax Return With the IRS Are you wondering if you need to file a tax return?…