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Form 2106: A Guide for Employee Business Expenses

When it comes to tax time, there are plenty of forms out there that seem to only apply to certain people in very specific situations.…


Form 944: The Annual Payroll Tax Return for Small Employers

If you're a small business owner or a new employer in the U.S., the IRS has a form specifically designed to help you simplify your…


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…


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…


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…


Irs Code 971: What the Notice Means & How to Respond

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Understanding_IRS_Code_971.mp4"][/video] A big part of the work that the IRS does is cross-checking information. As you can imagine, that means they’ll often…


Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): How To Qualify & File

Overview of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), also known as the Earned Income Credit (EIC), was established in…


How Do I Pay Estimated Tax Payments to the IRS?

 Paying the IRS isn’t fun, but unfortunately it is something we all have to do, and especially around tax season. The good news is…