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What Is Tax Form 8881: What It Is And How To Use It

Form 8881 is the go-to IRS form for small business owners looking to cash in on retirement-plan tax credits. Thanks to updates from the SECURE…


Will the IRS Catch a Missing 1099?: How the IRS Tracks Income

If you've missed reporting a 1099 form, you might be wondering if the IRS will eventually catch it. The short answer is yes, they have…


Form 8958: Allocation of Tax Amounts Between Certain Individuals in Community Property States

IRS Form 8958 helps married couples who live in community property states split up income, deductions, and credits when filing separately. If you're not filing…


Form 8300: Reporting Cash Payments of Over $10,000

Form 8300 is used to report large cash payments—specifically, any cash transaction over $10,000 received in a trade or business. If you run a business…


Can the IRS Take Your 401(k)? What You Need to Know in 2025

While retirement accounts are generally protected from most creditors, they’re not off-limits to the IRS. However, the agency must follow specific legal steps before accessing…


IRS Rejected Return: 6 Common Reasons and Fixes

“Filing taxes can be stressful” is the understatement of a lifetime, but it’s also true that the last thing anyone wants is to have their…


Understanding Back Taxes: What They Are and How to Handle Them

Back taxes are unpaid taxes that were not paid by their due date. They can accumulate over time due to various reasons, such as financial…


What is the Fresh Start Program And How Can it Benefit You?

The Fresh Start Program is an initiative by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) designed to help taxpayers struggling with unpaid taxes. Originally launched in 2011…