What is Itemizing and Who Should Do It?
When you’re filling out your tax return, you may choose to either take the standard deduction or itemize.
What does… READ MORE
Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips for Procrastinators
People have all sorts of reasons for waiting to file their taxes. But putting it off too long means running the risk of making… READ MORE
Filing Taxes When You Are Unemployed
This article is up to date for tax year 2018 (returns filed in 2019).
Losing your job is a major life event that affects your… READ MORE
Understanding the Form 1099-K
If you are self-employed and you accept payments using PayPal or something similar, you could receive a 1099-K when it… READ MORE
Depreciation and Your Small Business
When you work for yourself, almost all your business-related expenses can be deducted on your tax return. But instead of… READ MORE
Find Last Year’s Tax Info on TaxSlayer
Filing your taxes goes faster when your information – at least some of it – is already in your current return the… READ MORE
State Tax Filing Info for Working Military Spouses
For military families, filing state taxes becomes complex as you move between duty stations. The following Q&A… READ MORE
6 Essential Steps to Take After You File Your Tax Return
Sometimes, the best part of filing your taxes is just being done with it. You just want to submit your return ASAP and forget… READ MORE
5 Real Tax Questions From Stay-At-Home Parents
“I am a stay-at-home mom. Should my spouse claim me as a dependent?”
No. Even if you don’t earn income, this… READ MORE
Deducting Business Mileage: The Standard Rate vs. The Actual Expense Method
Deducting the miles you travel for your business is a great way to lower your taxable income. But if you’re like most people,… READ MORE