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There are over 20 different 1099 forms. Most people only need to worry about 3-5 of them. Here's the plain-English breakdown of what each one reports.
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Read More →Most taxpayers now take the standard deduction, but not everyone should. Here's a quick way to know if itemizing might be worth the extra effort.
Read More →The first rule of IRS notices: don't panic and don't ignore it. Here's a step-by-step guide to reading the notice and responding correctly.
Read More →S-Corp election can save you thousands in self-employment tax, but only above a certain income level. Here's the honest math on when it makes sense.
Read More →If you have unfiled returns going back years, the situation is almost always more fixable than it feels. Here's exactly what the process looks like.
Read More →Not all retirement accounts save you money at tax time. Here's a plain-English guide to which contributions reduce your taxable income now vs. later.
Read More →If you're self-employed and only think about taxes in April, you're probably underpaying. Here's how to set up a simple quarterly system.
Read More →If you work from home even part-time, you may qualify for the home office deduction. Here's what actually counts, and the common mistakes to avoid.
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