Tips to Keep in Mind on Income Taxes and Selling a Home
Homeowners may qualify to exclude from their income all or part of any gain from the sale of their main home. Below are tips to keep in mind when selling a home:
Helpful Tips to Know About Gambling Winnings and Losses
Taxpayers must report all gambling winnings as income. They must be able to itemize deductions to claim any gambling losses on their tax return.
Summer Newlyweds Should Also Think About Taxes
Spring showers bring summer flowers and weddings typically aren’t far behind. Newlyweds have a lot to think about and taxes might not be on the list. However, there is good reason for a new couple to consider how the nuptials may affect their tax situation.
Check Withholding Now to Avoid Surprises at Tax Time
The federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go system. Employers generally withhold tax from workers’ wages. Taxpayers also often have taxes withheld from certain other income including pensions, bonuses, commissions and gambling winnings.
Tips on How to Handle an IRS Letter or Notice
The IRS mails millions of letters every year to taxpayers for a variety of reasons. Keep the following suggestions in mind on how to best handle a letter or notice from the IRS:
Plan Ahead for Tax Time When Renting Out Residential or Vacation Property
Summertime is a time of year when people rent out their property. In addition to the standard clean up and maintenance, owners need to be aware of the tax implications of residential and vacation home rentals.
IRS Offers Tips for Teenage Taxpayers with Summer Jobs
Students and teenagers often get summer jobs. This is a great way to earn extra spending money or to save for later. The IRS offers a few tax tips for taxpayers with a summer job:
Security Awareness for Taxpayers: The Tax Community Needs Your Help
The IRS, the states and the tax industry are committed to protecting you from identity theft. But, we need your help to join us in this effort.
Name Change? How It Impacts Taxes
A name change can have an impact on taxes. All the names on a taxpayer’s tax return must match Social Security Administration records. A name mismatch can delay a tax refund. Here’s what taxpayers should know if they changed their name:
Understanding the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
The IRS urges people not to overlook the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. Eligible taxpayers may be able claim it if they paid for someone to care for a child, dependent or spouse last year. Taxpayers can use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant tool, Am I Eligible to Claim the Child and Dependent Care…
