Obamacare saw the healthcare system change forever. It also came with three new tax forms. The 1095 family of tax forms is there to determine if you need to make any shared responsibility payments. This is the fee you have to pay if you don’t have a valid health insurance policy. If you already
Tax Prep Checklist
Preparing your taxes will be one of the most stressful courses of action you will take this year. Tax preparation becomes much easier when you have a list of exactly what you need. This guide will show you what you need to look at when it comes to preparing your taxes for this year. Do You Have the
An Overview of Form 1040EZ
Form 1040EZ is just one of many IRS forms you may come across. It’s a type of statement designed to report how much you’ve earned to the IRS. If this form is brand new to you, we are going to introduce you to the main facts. The Simplest Form This is the easiest and fastest form to file with. It’s
Five Items You May Need Before Filing Taxes
Filing taxes isn’t always simple. There are certain things that can make your life easier. We are going to go through the five things you may need to successfully file your taxes. Tax Software You can do things the old-fashioned way, but we wouldn’t recommend it. Tax software, such as TurboTax, is
Why Form 1099 is the Most Important Tax Form of All
Form 1099 is the holy grail of tax forms. It’s the form submitted to the IRS by the person who pays you. Nevertheless, it comes in many different variations. The self-employed will have them. The employed will have them. In addition, anyone else you think of will likely have a type of the 1099 IRS
How to Avoid a Tax Audit
The tax audit is the biggest fear of every taxpayer in these United States. However, the good news is the IRS audits less than 1% of tax returns every year. In 2015, the number fell to the lowest in a decade. Nevertheless, the possibility is still there. We are going to show you how you can go about
How to Make Charitable Donations Count on Your Taxes
It’s well-known that if you make certain charitable donations you have the opportunity to claim a tax deduction and reduce the amount you pay. Nevertheless, you have to make sure it’s marked correctly on your taxes. If you don’t, you’re going to be in trouble with the IRS. The last thing you want
Tax Deductions to Claim When You Get a Divorce
The IRS does not allow you to make any deductions for legal fees during divorce proceedings. With that out of the way, let’s go into the tax deductions which you can claim when you get a divorce. This is a highly complex issue, so when in doubt call a professional to help. Alimony You may not be