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Completing IRS Form 433D for Your Direct Debit Installment Agreement

A form for direct debit. Does the IRS have a form for taking Apple Pay? If you are a self-employed individual or a business owner…


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…


Minor Question: Are Minors Exempt From Tax Withholding?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Minors_and_Tax_Filing_Explained.mp4"][/video] If minors don't get taxes taken out, can I be 18 again? Yes, if a dependent child earns income, they will…


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 to File a Tax Return: Get Started Here

   Time for a tax return to basics. Form 1040: How to File a Tax Return You have several options for filing your federal…


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?…


Refundable Tax Credits vs. Non-Refundable Tax Credits

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/refund_vs_no_refundable.mp4"][/video]   Sometimes credits can be too much, and we mean that in every sense of the word. Thankfully, tax credits offer…


Missed the May 17 Deadline? File Taxes Now to Get a Refund & Lower Penalties

Tips for Filing a Late Return The IRS encourages people who have not yet filed their individual income tax return to do so as soon…