Sarah Nieschalk is a tax professional at IRS.com with expertise in U.S. federal and state tax law. Their articles are written to help taxpayers understand complex tax topics in plain English.
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It's easy being green, especially when you get a tax credit for it.
Little Timmy's investments actually paid off? Congrats! Here's how to put your kiddo's income on your joint tax return.
A fast tax penalty calculator? It's the IRS, not hockey.
When it comes to navigating the complex world of tax credits, one area that often confuses individuals is the realm of health insurance tax credits. Specifically, understanding how to claim premium he
So premium tax credit is not like premium gas. Well, that's a relief.
When it comes to reporting sales, capital gains, and capital losses on your tax return, Internal Revenue Service Tax Form 8949 is the go-to form. This form is designed to help individual taxpayers acc
If the 1040 had kids, schedule 8812 would be the tidy one.
Facebook has privacy settings. The IRS uses 8821.
Uncle Sam sent this form to help pay for your first home because, let's face it, that bathroom needs remodeling.
Break the rules on your 401k? This form is how you tell the IRS "I'll pay the penalty but I'm not trying to break the law."
A tax form with just two numbers? Not a cause for concern.
Child support might be tax neutral, but it's rarely feelings neutral.