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Who’s Got Control of the Control Number on W2 Forms?

So this is like "quality control" but for my income taxes. Better than "Inspected by No. 12." Your W-2 form is a crucial document when…


How to Navigate the (Slightly Simpler) Alternative Tax System: The Alternative Minimum Tax Calculator

There's an alternative to regular taxes? Yeah, paying more. Alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a tax system implemented in the United States to ensure that…


Which 990 Form Should My Tax-Exempt Organization Use?

You might be exempt from taxes, but no one's exempt from paperwork! What is IRS Form 990 and why is it important? IRS Form 990…


What’s The Right Way To Use Tax Form 540, California Resident Income Tax Return

Look! It's the tax form all the movie stars use! What is the IRS 540 Tax Form? The IRS 540 tax form, also known as…


Foreign Accounts and Financial Assets with Form 8938: The Facts on Complying With FATCA

So all those Bond villains with Swiss bank accounts still pay taxes? With this form, yes. What is Form 8938? Form 8938 is a requirement…


Use the Advance Child Tax Credit Calculator to See How It All Adds Up

It could be also outdated, too, but I'm not sure. The Advance Child Tax Credit Calculator is a tool used to estimate the monthly Child…


The Care Credit Calculator: How Uncle Sam Helps Watch Your Kids and Dependents While You Work

Uncle Sam's watching the kids. As in, paying someone to help watch them. So, like most uncles? The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit is…


How Can You File Taxes Without a W-2 Form? It’s Possible, and Here’s How to Do Your Taxes Without a W-2

So the ol' "Dog ate my W-2" excuse won't work? Filing your taxes can be a daunting task, especially when you do not have all…