Filing Taxes

Latest Tax Filing Articles

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  Military taxes: 9 tax tips for members of the armed forces

  Filing taxes is more complicated for service members. The IRS tries to make it easier.

  6 min read Jun 22, 2016
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  Tax guidelines for the military

  Serving in the military is difficult, so the IRS makes it easier for service personnel to file.

  5 min read Jun 22, 2016
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  How FBAR and FATCA affect Dad’s certificates of deposit in India

  If your dad is a U.S. citizen or resident, he must file the FBAR soon.

  3 min read Jun 21, 2016
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  State taxes: Ohio

  Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

  2 min read Mar 08, 2016
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  State taxes: Oklahoma

  Oklahoma has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.

  3 min read Mar 08, 2016
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  Cut taxes with early mortgage payment

  Cut your tax bill by paying your January mortgage and property taxes in December.

  3 min read Dec 09, 2015
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  Flexible spending account: Use it or lose it

  Need glasses or a teeth cleaning? Time is running out to use the money in these accounts.

  3 min read Dec 02, 2015
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  What’s the limit on cash gifts from a nonresident alien?

  You can each receive up to $100,000, but be sure to follow all the reporting rules.

  3 min read Nov 17, 2015
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  I had an employment agreement with my boss but got a Form 1099. What now?

  If you had an employment agreement, you can dispute the receipt of Form 1099. Here’s how.

  2 min read Oct 06, 2015
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  Name, ID number must match on taxes

  Nonmatching name and Social Security number on a tax return could mean costly problems.

  2 min read Sep 16, 2015
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  The FBAR filing requirements for an authorized signatory on a foreign bank account

  If you have signature authority over a foreign account, you may have to report it.

  3 min read Sep 15, 2015
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  How to avoid paying taxes twice on required minimum distributions of nondeductible IRA

  To avoid tax when withdrawing those nondeductible contributions from your IRA, use this form.

  2 min read Jul 07, 2015
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  Hubby’s student loan discharge creates tax issue; can innocent spouse get tax relief?

  If ‘innocent spouse’ doesn’t apply to you, you may get tax relief in other ways.

  2 min read Jun 30, 2015
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  What if you don’t file the FBAR on time? What are the FBAR penalties?

  If you have a foreign bank account, the IRS gives you a short time to file the FBAR.

  2 min read Jun 16, 2015
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  Hubby broke into Coverdell Education Savings Account. Must we pay estimated taxes?

  Whether you must pay taxes now or next year depends on how much you’re withholding.

  2 min read Jun 02, 2015
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  Robbed retirement fund to pay off house. Are there any tax loopholes to help us?

  Before paying off a mortgage with 401(k) funds, it’s smart to talk with a tax expert.

  3 min read May 28, 2015
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  Must US citizen working and living abroad file taxes in the US?

  Yes, you must file taxes when working abroad, but you won’t be double taxed. Here’s why.

  2 min read Apr 23, 2015
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  Never heard of FBAR filing. What do I do?

  You won’t be charged penalties if you reported the income, but this is what you must do now.

  2 min read Mar 26, 2015
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  Reporting German pension on Form 1040

  The U.S. has a tax treaty with Germany that simplifies how you report pension income.

  2 min read Mar 17, 2015
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  Tax law updates for your 2014 tax return

  An expert highlights what taxpayers can expect this tax season.

  5 min read Feb 19, 2015