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Income Taxes

W2 Form Control Number: Who Is In Control?

The W2 Form control number is an internal control measure by your employer. It doesn’t mean they’re useless; there are some specific scenarios where you…


Tax for Self-Employed Individuals: A Comprehensive Guide for 2025

What is the Tax for Self-Employed Individuals? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/self-employed.mp4"][/video] If you work for yourself, whether as a freelancer, independent contractor, or small business…


The Wash Sale Rule in 2025

What Is the Wash Sale Rule? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/wash.mp4"][/video] If you’ve been investing in stocks or other securities, you may have heard of the…


Cómo calcular los taxes en USA: Guía completa para latinos en 2025

¿Por qué es importante saber cómo calcular los taxes en USA? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Gu_a_de_Taxes_2025_para_Latinos.mp4"][/video] Calcular correctamente los taxes en Estados Unidos es una parte…


Why Is My Federal Withholding So High?

Why Is My Federal Withholding So High? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Understanding_High_Federal_Withholding1.mp4"][/video] If you’ve recently taken a look at your paycheck and wondered, "Why is my…


LLC Taxes: How Are LLCs Taxed?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Understanding_LLC_Taxation_Basics.mp4"][/video] Are you considering going the LLC route? Whether it’s because of your business growing in complexity, or you just want to…


The FICA EE Tax: What It Is And How It Affects You

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FICA-ee.mp4"][/video] Whether you’re an employee or an employer, you’re probably used to seeing an endless list of acronyms next to the many…


1099 Deductions: The Ultimate Guide for Independent Contractors and Freelancers

What Are 1099 Deductions? Being your own boss comes with many perks, sure, but it can also make you feel like a lone ship adrift…