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Business Taxes: Important Due Dates

In general, all businesses operating in the U.S. are required to report their activities to the IRS by filing annual tax returns. The due date…


The Complete Guide to the Standard Deduction

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Federal_Standard_Deduction_Explained.mp4"][/video] Unlike itemizing deductions, which lets you pick and choose which expenses get deducted from your taxable income, the standard deduction is…


Top Options for E-Filing Your Tax Return

Roughly one in three Americans files their own taxes online, rather than using a professional tax preparer. If you're going to file electronically, there are…


Income Tax Credits Explained

Learn How Tax Credits Can Reduce What You Owe A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount of tax that you owe. For…


Tax Form 1040: The Basics

U.S. Individual Income Tax Return   For the majority of Americans, the most commonly used document for filing a tax return is IRS Tax Form…


IRS Tax Form W-4

Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate   The Federal income tax is a “pay-as-you-go” tax. This means that you are expected to make tax payments throughout the…


Married Filing Jointly

Tax Considerations for Newly Married Couples you’re getting married, taxes are probably the last thing you want to think about. However, it is still important…


How Are Social Security Benefits Taxed?

Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Income?   One thing that many new retirees forget is that they may need to…