More than 50 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader in the civil rights movement, was on the receiving end of repeated harassment by tax authorities, including the IRS. He was eventually indicted by the State of Alabama: The result was surprising.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: The $10,000 SALT Cap & Rental Real Estate
It’s “Ask The Taxgirl.” Today’s question focuses on the $10,000 cap on state and local taxes under the new tax law – and whether it applies to rental real estate.
Read MoreIRS Releases New Withholding Tables
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated the income-tax withholding tables for 2018 to reflect changes made by the new tax law. The updated tables reflect the new rates for employers to use during the 2018 tax year. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreDue Dates For W-2, 1099 Other Tax Forms (And What To Do If They’re Missing)
Tax season is around the corner. If you’re looking for your forms W-2 or 1099, here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Crypto & Taxes
Cryptocurrency is riding high these days. But even as more investors are taking a chance on digital currency, many are still confused about how to treat it for federal income tax purposes. Here’s what you need to know
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Change Your Tax Refund Strategy
It’s Ask The Taxgirl! Today’s question is focused on flipping your tax refund strategy to keep more of your paycheck.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Charitable Deductions For Free Stuff
It’s Ask The Taxgirl! Today: can you claim a charitable deduction on your taxes if you give away free stuff on Craigs List?
Read MoreTo Incorporate Or Not To Incorporate: Your Options After Tax Reform
Most provisions of the new tax reform act kicked in beginning January 1, 2018. Taxpayers and tax professionals alike have been mulling what the provisions of the new law might mean – and how to be best get around them. Tops in the minds of many taxpayers: Should I incorporate now to save on taxes?
Read MoreIRS Announces Filing Season Open Date, Reminds Taxpayers About Delayed Refunds
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that tax season will open on Monday, January 29, 2018. The IRS will begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns that day, with more than 155 million individual tax returns expected to be filed in 2018.
Read MoreTop 100 Must-Follow Tax Twitter Accounts For 2018
Want to know what’s happening in the tax world? Here are the top 100 must-follow tax Twitter accounts for 2018.
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