Taxes

Updated for tax year 2024. Income tax forms are the official government documents the IRS requires you to fill out when you file your taxes. Usually, the more complicated your finances are the more tax forms you may need to fill out. On top of the federal tax forms, many states and cities (like Portland) have

If you are self-employed and work at home — even just part-time — you may claim a home office tax deduction for expenses related to your home office. Alas, if you’re an employee who has been working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, that amazing home office tax deduction you’ve heard so much about does

You sold your house, an investment property, or something else of value. When do you tell the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? While tax law can seem overwhelming for many Americans, we’re here to help you make sense of it. Below, you’ll learn how capital gains taxes work, when to make estimated tax payments, and how

Extending TCJA Economic Analysis: CBO & JCT Economic Models Skip to content Home • Blog • CBO and JCT Preview Economic Analysis of Extending TCJA The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) recently published macroeconomic (dynamic) analyses of extending the individual provisions of the TaxA tax is a mandatory payment

Welcome to the wonderful world of tax refunds, where the dollars you receive after filing taxes can either bring a smile to your face or leave you scratching your head. Taxes play a significant role in your financial life, and your annual tax refund can have a big impact. But how does it all work?

Updated for tax year 2024. With tax season coming soon, you may be wondering how you can reduce your taxable income. One smart place to start looking is your 401(k) plan. Here are a few ways your 401(k) can reduce your taxable income and save you money. At a glance: There are different types of

Cigarette Smuggling Cost States Billions in Tax Revenue Skip to content Home • Blog • Cigarette Smuggling Cost States Nearly $5 Billion in Forgone Excise Tax Revenue Each Year TaxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government

Updated for tax years 2024 and 2025. If you sell items online or use third-party payment apps such as Venmo® or Cash App®, you’ve probably heard about new IRS reporting thresholds that were supposed to go into effect first in 2022, and then in tax year 2023. These threshold changes understandably caused much confusion among filers.

Updated for tax year 2024. At the beginning of every tax season, you receive informational tax forms in the mail from your places of employment, financial institutions, and organizations you did business with throughout the year that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants to hear about. Two of those forms may look very similar if

Updated for tax year 2024. Knowing your way around IRS Form 1040 can make the tax filing process much easier. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Form 1040: what it is, how to complete Form 1040 accurately, and which related tax forms and schedules you might need. Let’s dive

Form 1120-S is a crucial tax document for small business owners of S corporations. If you’re an S corp owner, understanding how to fill out an 1120-S tax form accurately can help you avoid unnecessary headaches and make the most of your tax situation. Whether it’s your first time filing this form or you just

Skip to content Home • Op-eds • Out-Competing China Starts With The Tax Code December 5, 2024December 5, 2024By: Alex Muresianu Two provisions of the 2017 taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and