Tax refunds are a poorly understood aspect of tax season. Most people assume that when April comes around, they will get a nice check from the IRS. In fact, many American workers rely on their tax refund to pay essential bills. There are several reasons why you might...
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Will the IRS Audit Me If I Purchase Virtual Currency?
In 2009, bitcoin—the first cryptocurrency—emerged and completely disrupted the traditional landscape of trading, investing, and exchanging money. Over the past decade, virtual currency has continued to gain traction and popularity. Today, it is common for...
What to Know About Paying U.S. Taxes When You Live Abroad
Many Americans choose to retire in warmer, more affordable countries. However, even if you haven’t set foot in the U.S. for years, you’ll still need to file an annual tax return with the IRS. Expatriates—commonly referred to as...
How to Deduct Charitable Donations for Taxes
The coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread financial insecurity. Many Americans have lost their jobs and many more lack certainty in their job stability. In March, lawmakers signed the federal COVID-19 stimulus bill, also referred to as the CARES Act (Coronavirus...
The IRS May Increase Visits to High-Income Earners Who Don’t File Taxes
Tax issues can affect all groups of taxpayers, no matter what tax bracket they fall into. In recent years, however, there’s been a concern raised about auditing practices and criminal tax investigations being disproportionately aimed at poorer individuals. In...
IRS Won’t Audit Businesses that Borrowed Less than $2M from PPP
As the COVID-19 crisis swept across the U.S., the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) supplied small and big businesses alike with a lifeline to counter the unprecedented economic impact of the pandemic. The PPP provides forgivable loans to businesses to cover the costs...
What is an IRS Transcript and How Do I Get One?
An IRS transcript is an overview of your tax return information from previous years. Having one can be useful in various situations, like applying for a mortgage, a loan, or financial aid. If you need copies of your tax return information from previous years, there...
How to Protect Your Financial Future During Quarantine
There are countless worries that the coronavirus crisis has brought upon Americans across the country. Learning how to teach, work, and maintain normalcy while under one roof during quarantine comes with a wide range of new challenges. Even more troublesome than...
Can the IRS Seize My Stimulus Check?
Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, American taxpayers continue to benefit from stimulus checks mailed or deposited into their bank accounts. This monetary relief is meant to thwart the economic implications of the COVID-19 crisis,...
Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Filing Their Taxes
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the IRS pushed back the deadline for filing taxes to July 15 so that Americans struggling to keep their lives in order could have more time to prepare them. Most states, including California, did the same, pushing back the state tax...