10 Tips to Keep Your Information Secure When Filing Taxes Online
E-filing your taxes online is fast and convenient, but it also means putting sensitive personal and financial data out into…
Taxes for Streamers: How to Handle Twitch, YouTube, and Other Streaming Income
If you’ve turned live streaming into a way to earn money, it’s important to understand your tax obligations. Whether you’re…
IRS Operations During the 2025 Government Shutdown: What It Means for Your Taxes
If you filed an extension for your 2024 taxes, you might be worried about how the recent federal government shutdown…
10 Tax Benefits for College Students
Updated for 2025. College can be expensive, but the IRS offers several tax benefits for college students to make higher…
If Income from ESPP/ISO Shares Sold Appears on W-2, Do I Need to Adjust Basis from Form 1099-B?
At a glance: Stock options and ESPP plans generate income in two categories: ordinary income and capital gains or losses.…
Why Did the IRS Reject My Tax Return?
The IRS rejecting your tax return can be a scary thing. Thankfully, it’s usually nothing to be overly concerned about.…
Bottles, Diapers, and 7 Tax Benefits: Life with a Newborn
Updated for tax year 2025. There’s no doubting it — having kids is expensive. Between paying for diapers, daycare, and…
7 Tax Credits and Deductions Parents Need to Know
Updated for tax year 2025. Your little bundle of joy may tap into your pocketbook throughout the year, but at…
Phantom Income: What It Is and How to Avoid Phantom Taxes
There’s one type of income you won’t see on your paycheck but could still impact your tax bill: phantom income.…
What Happens When the IRS Commissioner Is Replaced?
When headlines talk about an IRS firing or the IRS commissioner being fired or replaced, it’s easy to wonder what…