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How Do I Prove Gambling Losses On My Taxes?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/gambling-losses.mp4"][/video] Gambling is full of thrills and excitement, at least for those who enjoy it. What it also comes with is tons…


What Is Taxable Income?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Understanding_Taxable_Income_Guide.mp4"][/video]   As you know, U.S. citizens are subject to taxes based on their annual income. There are, however, distinct definitions of…


How Do I File Back Tax Returns?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Filing_Back_Taxes_Made_Easy.mp4"][/video]   Let’s say you didn’t file your tax return for a year (or a couple of years, maybe even three). The…


What Happens If You Don’t File Taxes?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Consequences_of_Not_Filing_Taxes.mp4"][/video] Failure to file your taxes, or filing them late even if you get a tax extension, can bring about bothersome and…


What Form 1099-R Means For Your Retirement: Pensions, IRAs, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans

 The R stands for Retirement. The 1099 stands for "Pay your fair share, even if you're retired.' Form 1099-R is an important document that…


Opinion: The Future of Artificial Intelligence Tax Preparation Is (Not Quite) Here

What happens when computer code meets the U.S. tax code? One of the fastest ways to turn the drudgery of tax filing into a mess…


IRS Announces Tax Season Deadlines, When Can You File and Expect Your Refund in 2024?

On January 8th, the IRS issued a statement that said taxpayers can start filing their annual returns on January 29. People who need extra time…


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…