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How Are Cryptocurrencies Taxed? When You Pay Taxes on Bitcoin, What’s Your Taxable Income?

And you thought e-filing your taxes was the hottest, new-fangled doodad the IRS tracked. When it comes to cryptocurrency taxes, the Internal Revenue Service treats…


Qualified Dividends vs. Nonqualified Dividends: How Are They Taxed?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/qualified-nonqualified-dividends.mp4"][/video] It's a battle! Qualified vs nonqualified dividends. If you're looking for the thrill of the day trader, expect a bit of…


Section 1231 Property, How It Works, And Reporting Them On Your Taxes

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1231.mp4"][/video] What is a Section 1231 Property? Section 1231 of the tax code provides guidance on the treatment of gains and losses…


How Your Employer Match Contributions Affects 401k Limits

No, your boss's 401k match doesn't count toward your limit. So stop buying pumpkin spice lattes every day and invest in your future. Does employer…


The Tax Basics of 401k Distributions and Contributions

What Are the Maximum Contribution Limits for a 401k? Here's a round-up of the 401K tax deductions! A 401k retirement plan is an employer-sponsored investment…


How Old Do I Have to Be to Withdraw Funds from my 401k?

59 and a half is gonna be a big year! Or will it be? A 401k is an employer-sponsored retirement account that allows employees to…


Required Reading for Anyone Worried About Their 401k RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions)

What Is a Required Minimum Distribution? The dreaded RMD of 401ks. A 401k is an employer-sponsored retirement account that allows employees to save for their…


Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Income

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Taxable_vs_Non-Taxable_Income_Explained.mp4"][/video] Generally speaking, the IRS considers almost every type of income under the sun to be taxable income. No surprises there, right?…