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Head of Household vs. Married Filing Jointly: Which Tax Status is Right for You?

Updated for tax year 2026. When it comes to taxes, picking the right tax filing status can make a big […] The post Head of Household vs. Married Filing Jointly: Which Tax Status is...

Just Married: How to Fill Out Your W-4

Updated for tax year 2026. Big life events often trigger tax changes, and getting married is one of them. Though […] The post Just Married: How to Fill Out Your W-4 appeared first...

IRS considers adding immigration status question to Form 1040

Every year, millions of taxpayers file a Form 1040, the most commonly used federal tax document that has long been viewed as a routine calculation of income, deductions and credits...

Tax Basics for Teens: Filing Your First Tax Return

Updated for tax year 2026. Teens may need to file a federal income tax return depending on how much and […] The post Tax Basics for Teens: Filing Your First Tax Return appeared fir...

IRS considers adding immigration status question to Form 1040

Every year, millions of taxpayers file a Form 1040, the most commonly used federal tax document that has long been viewed as a routine calculation of income, deductions and credits...

Tax season during a collaborative divorce

Tax season can be stressful under ordinary circumstances. When spouses are separated or going through a divorce, preparing a tax return can become considerably more complicated. Th...

IRS could, for the first time, add a question about immigration status to Form 1040

Taxpayers are used to the routine questions on Form 1040, the annual federal tax return most filers use—from filing status and wages, to deductions and credits. But next year’s for...

IRS Adds Citizenship Question To Draft 2026 Form 1040

The IRS draft 2026 Form 1040 asks filers if they are citizens or authorized to work, tied to a Treasury rule limiting refundable EITC and child tax credits. The post IRS Adds Citiz...

What Is Taxable Income? How It’s Calculated for Tax Filing

Want to know how much you'll owe during tax filing season? Then you need to know your taxable income.

How to fill out Form 8832: A guide to entity classification elections

The following suggestions are for informational purposes only. For current requirements, see the IRS information for Form 8832. Choosing an entity’s federal tax classification...

How To Do Your Own Taxes In 2027: Free File, Tax Software, Or Paper

For most, free filing with the IRS or tax prep software is best, but others have complex situations. Here's to know how to do your own taxes. The post How To Do Your Own Taxes In 2...

How to Navigate the Complexities of Filing Your Taxes

Have you ever wondered why tax time seems so confusing every year? Many people worry about filling out forms, making mistakes, or paying more money than they should. Learning about...

Satterthwaite Presents “Is Joint Filing Optimal?” Today at San Diego

Emily Satterthwaite (Georgetown) presents Is Joint Filing Optimal? at San Diego today as part of its Tax Law Speaker Series. The post Satterthwaite Presents “Is Joint Filing Optima...

Internal Revenue Service Confirms Church Integrated Auxiliaries Are Exempt from Form 990 Filing

ITR filing deadline August 31: Who has to file by Monday, and who gets more time?

The August 31, 2026 ITR filing deadline is approaching for eligible taxpayers with business or professional income whose accounts do not require a tax audit. However, taxpayers wit...

October 2026 Adjustment of Status: Dates for Filing for Family and Employment Categories

UPDATE TO: October 2026 Visa Bulletin USCIS has confirmed that applicants may use the Dates for Filing charts for both family-sponsored and employment-based adjustment-of-status fi...

Section 54F: Buying a House from Your Spouse Can Still Qualify for Exemption

Section 54F: Buying a House from Your Spouse Can Still Qualify for Exemption   Mumbai ITAT says a genuine, fully paid transaction cannot be branded a colourable device merely becau...

IRS 1040 citizenship question could discourage tax filing

The Internal Revenue Service's plan to include a question on the Form 1040 next year asking about a taxpayer's citizenship status is already drawing fire.

If you're still filing tax returns on paper, I have bad news

The trend line points toward paper becoming slower relative to electronic filing every year, not less slow.

How to fill out Form 2553: Step-by-step instructions for electing S corporation status

The following suggestions are for informational purposes only. For official filing guidance, refer to the IRS instructions for Form 2553. Form 2553, Election by a Small Busines...

Your Spouse Dies and Medicare Stays — But the Single-Filer Switch Can Raise Your Premium Two Years Later

Losing a spouse doesn’t end your Medicare coverage, but it can quietly change the math used to determine what you pay for it. One potential...

IRS Grants Filing Extension to Opt Out of GST Tax Allocation

The taxpayer acted in good faith and reasonably relied on advisors.

Couple buys Rs 60L flat, husband taxed on Rs 34.81L stamp-duty gap; ITAT objects

Can the entire difference between a property’s actual purchase price and its stamp-duty value be added to the income of just one of its co-owners? A recent ruling by ITAT Mumbai ha...

SALT Cap Quirk Turns Couples Off Marriage

Bloomberg Law, SALT Cap Has Couples Ditching Marriage to Save $20,000 in Taxes: A quirk of the new tax code means [couples] could potentially deduct twice as much from their income...