April 18 isn’t only the income tax return deadline. It’s also the gift tax return deadline for people who made large gifts last year. Find out if you’re required to file a 2021 gift tax return this April. (Note: you may want to file one anyway).

Posted on March 2, 2022
April 18 isn’t only the income tax return deadline. It’s also the gift tax return deadline for people who made large gifts last year. Find out if you’re required to file a 2021 gift tax return this April. (Note: you may want to file one anyway).
Posted on February 23, 2022
In general, married couples who file jointly save more money on taxes than those who file separate returns. However, there are situations when filing separately is a better option.
Posted on January 19, 2022
How much can you contribute to a 401(k) plan for 2022? How much is the standard deduction? How much do you have to earn this year before you can stop paying Social Security on your salary? Here are some answers to these and other tax-related questions for 2022.
Posted on September 8, 2021
The rules for deducting personal casualty losses on a tax return have changed through 2025. However, you may still be able to claim a deduction if an event qualifies as a federally declared disaster (and several have this summer).
Posted on June 2, 2021
About 39 million households covering 88% of children in the U.S. will begin receiving monthly tax credit payments soon. Here are the details.
Posted on May 26, 2021
Congratulations if you filed your 2020 tax return by the May 17 deadline. But you may still have questions. We’re often asked about refund status, record retention and amended tax returns. Here are some answers.
Posted on May 12, 2021
Americans got extra time to file their tax returns this year, but the deadline is looming. Here’s what to do if you’re not ready.
Posted on May 6, 2021
The IRS imposes penalties for failing to pay taxes due and failing to file required tax returns. With the May 17 filing deadline coming up, it’s a good time to review the amount of the penalties.
Posted on April 14, 2021
If you qualify to file as a “head of household,” you may pay less tax than if you file your tax return as a “single” individual.