Tax Tips

Can You File Taxes Without a Social Security Number?

Most U.S. citizens use a Social Security number (SSN) as their identification number when they do their taxes. However,… Read more

Tax identity theft is one of the most common forms of identity theft reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It happens… Read more

If you are ever audited by the IRS, it doesn’t mean you did something wrong. Sometimes all you need to do is explain your situation… Read more

The online sales platform Etsy makes it easy for sellers to stay compliant by automating most of the sales tax process. But… Read more

If you provide in-home care services for children or elderly people, chances are you must report the money you earn to the… Read more

A seasonal job could last anywhere from three to eight months, depending on the company, the position, and how long a “season”… Read more

A spousal individual retirement account (IRA) allows couples with one income earner to maximize retirement savings.… Read more

If you won the lottery, congratulations! Now, you’ll need to decide whether to take a lump sum payment (one check for the… Read more

“Dual income, no kids” (DINK) is a slang phrase/acronym that describes a household with two income earners and no children… Read more

The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2023 (taxes filed in 2024). What is FAFSA? The Free Application… Read more