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Hobby Income

Is your favorite pastime classified as a business or a hobby? Here's how the IRS sees it.   Millions of people enjoy having hobbies —…


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…


Contacting the IRS: Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, and IRS Offices for Your Tax Issues

Need to talk to someone at the Internal Revenue Service? Start with 1-800-829-1040. The last four digits refer to individual income tax return Form 1040.…


How to Handle a Federal Tax Lien

A tax lien is a claim against property that the government uses to protect its interests in tax debt. The IRS will place a lien…


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…


Income Tax Extensions Explained

Nearly everyone knows that April 15 is the deadline for submitting tax returns in the United States. Although some entities may need to file before…


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…