Income Taxes and Credits Deductions

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IRS Gamblings Winnings Tax Bill? Here’s What to Do Now

Facing an IRS Tax Bill for Gambling Winnings? Whether you got lucky on a rare night out or you gamble regularly and happened to strike...

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Why is Receiving a Large Tax Refund a Bad Thing?

People love getting big tax refunds. In fact, one of the busiest seasons for bankruptcy attorneys is tax season. Why? Because people will use their refunds...

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Busting the Biggest Myth About Income Tax Brackets

The United States has a progressive income tax system. Under this system, taxpayers are placed in specific “brackets” depending on their income, with higher-income households...

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Debunking the Myths Around Capital Gains Taxes

You’ve invested $50,000 in stocks from a taxable trade account from E-Trade, for example’s sake, and you’ve had a great few years. You’ve made $25,000,...

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FinCEN Form 114 Explained: Report of Foreign Bank Accounts

FinCEN Form 114, also known as the Report of Foreign Bank & Financial Accounts or FBAR, is an important financial reporting form required of many U.S....

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Do You Pay Taxes On Your 401(k)?

Aging happens to us all, and when you’re too old to work as much as you used to (or at all), retirement savings pick up...

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IRS CP59 Notice: What to Expect, How to Respond

Receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be a cause for concern, especially if you’re not sure what the notice means or...

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What to Do When the IRS Asks for Supporting Documents

Receiving a letter in the mail from the IRS can be nerve-wracking—especially if that letter is an IRS request to send supporting documentation. When you...

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April 15 Came and Went: What Happens If You Miss the Tax Deadline?

The deadline for filing your taxes is an important one, but it’s easy enough to miss. Life gets away from us, and spring is usually...

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Your Guide to FBAR Filing: Requirements, Deadlines, and Penalties

Having bank accounts, retirement accounts, or other assets in a foreign country could mean that you have to file additional paperwork every tax year. In...

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