Using a tax prep checklist can help reduce your tax-time stress. Here's a roundup of the documents and information you'll need to file your tax return this year.

Tax Form 1098 tells the IRS how much mortgage interest you paid last year. You may be able to deduct this amount on your Schedule A. Not all mortgage interest is tax deductible. If you have a mortgage ...

A step-by-step guide to help you fill out a W-4 Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Completing Form W-4 accurately is crucial for managing your tax withholding. The form determines how much tax is ...

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If you have a tax paper from someone other than your employer, you may have received a 1099. But what does the form mean, and why did you receive yours? IRS Form 1099 is informational. This means that ...

Tax season begins this month. And this week, the IRS posted a reminder for those who want to get ready for tax season now. "As the IRS continues its digital transformation, it’s making filing easier ...

Did you just receive a form called a 1099-K, a form that you never, ever saw in your lifetime? Well, do not ignore any 1099-K that pops up. Take your time to understand this one. More taxpayers will ...

Employers complete form W-2 annually to report employee earnings and tax withholdings. Employees complete form W-4 when starting a new job to tell employers how much to withhold from their paychecks.

I’m an IRS enrolled agent, which sounds (sort of) cool and scary. What it actually means is that I am licensed by the IRS to prepare taxes and represent taxpayers, which is not cool or scary. The ...

With the arrival of tax season, it's crucial to have all your documents in order, and your Social Security Benefit Statement is no exception. Known as the SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, this form is mailed to ...

Tax season is rarely fun, but it's an inevitable part of life. Whether you're an early filer who knocks it out in February or a last-minute scrambler in mid-April, though, there's always some level of ...