When it comes to children and taxes, it’s a confusing topic for many.
Does my child need to file a tax return of their own? Do I need to
include their income on my tax return? We know that if a child is
employed (W-2) they may need to file their own ...read more
Whether or not you have to file a tax return isn’t just about how much
income you earned. Sure, that’s part of it for most taxpayers, but the
type of income also matters. For example in 2025, if your net earnings
from self-employment are $400 or more...read more
Identity theft is real, unfortunately. For some people, concerns about
possible identity theft and security start to grow when a tax filing is
rejected due to a social security number. Often though, an e-file reject
is simply caused by a typo or a de...read more
Tax filing status impacts several key areas of your federal tax return:
whether you are required to file, the size of your Standard Deduction,
your tax rate, your eligibility for specific tax credits, and
ultimately, the amount of tax you owe (or the...read more
The first step to maximizing your tax refund - and possibly keeping the
IRS at bay - is to use the correct filing status on your tax returns. If
only it were as simple as choosing Single or Married. But alas, there
are a whopping five (5) filing stat...read more
Be prepared and make tax preparation a breeze! Imagine how beneficial
and stress-free it would be to not rush around last minute gathering
your tax info. You can begin by making a list of what's changed since
last year and gather your supporting docu...read more
The end of the year is more than just holidays, great food, and family!
It’s also the perfect time to make smart money decisions, take action to
reduce your tax liability and give yourself peace of mind! The following
links are filled with tips and s...read more
I can't figure out how to get the address situated correctly. I read
another post but it didn't clear it up. I responded to a fellow when he
was clearing up for someone with a PO Box. But that's not my situation.
My response to him spells out my ques...read more
I files after doing my taxes twice last Saturday. Why did I have to find
out IRS did not get the files until February 3rd, 2026, I had already
received a notice January 31 that it has been accepted. What is going
on???
After buying the NY state program it did not download. All I get is a
circular process saying I bought it and click to download and then back
to the beginning and over and over. Has anyone seen this issue? Thank
you.
Hello, I am doing a relative's taxes. She has dementia and is in a
memory care facility. I have already filed her Federal and PA returns.
She also established a "Grantor Trust" "Irrevocable Trust Agreement"
last year. My Wife is POA and Trustee (I am...read more