The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for victims of victims of the Oregon wildfires and straight-line winds. Those taxpayers who have been affected by the fires have until January 15, 2021, to file individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments. Relief is available for taxpayers in any area designated by the…
It’s my annual Taxes from A to Z series! If you’re wondering how to figure basis for cryptocurrency or whether you can claim home office expenses during COVID, you won’t want to miss a single letter. E is for Extended Due Dates. We all know that the normal tax filing season deadline is April 15….
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin accepting paper and electronic tax returns on January 27, 2020. That means that tax forms used to prepare returns may already be in the hands of taxpayers, or they are on their way. Here’s what you need to know about tax form due dates and what to do if…
It’s my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series! This time, it’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) style. If you’re wondering whether you can claim home office expenses or whether to deduct a capital loss under the new law, you won’t want to miss a single letter. D is for Due Dates. If your…
Tax season is around the corner. If you’re looking for your forms W-2 or 1099, here’s what you need to know.
Taxpayer asks: I have not received my W2 and I want to do my taxes. When are we supposed to get them? Taxgirl says: You should receive your forms W-2 or 1099 by January 31. If you haven’t received your forms, you should first contact your employer (or the issuer). You might not have received…