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ClearWhat Is Tax Form 8379: What It Is And How To Use It
If your tax refund got taken because of something your spouse owes, Form 8379 might be your lifeline. This guide walks you through exactly what the injured spouse form is, who should use it, and how t…
Schedule K-1 (Form 1065): AKA Form K-1
If you've ever been involved with a partnership, S corporation, or certain types of trusts, there's a good chance you’ve come across Form K1. While it might seem like one of those forms that only acco…
A Complete Guide to IRS Form 3949-A: What It Is, How to Use It, and Why It Matters
If you’ve ever come across someone who might be playing fast and loose with their taxes, you might have wondered whether there’s anything you can actually do about it. As it turns out, there is—and it…
Form W-9: What It Is and Why You Might Need to Fill One Out
Form W-9 might look a little intimidating, but it's actually pretty simple! It’s mainly used when someone needs your taxpayer info—like your name and Social Security number—so they can report how much…
Form 1065: Return of Partnership Income
Form 1065 is used by partnerships to report their income, deductions, gains, and losses to the IRS. Although the partnership itself doesn’t pay income tax, Form 1065 is essential for informing the IRS…
IRS Rejected Return: 6 Common Reasons and Fixes
“Filing taxes can be stressful” is the understatement of a lifetime, but it’s also true that the last thing anyone wants is to have their return rejected by the IRS. An IRS rejected return means that…
Filing Business Taxes for LLC for the First Time: A Complete Guide
Filing business taxes for an LLC for the first time can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the various tax classifications, filing deadlines, and reporting requirements. While LLC…
LLC Taxes: How Are LLCs Taxed?
Are you considering going the LLC route? Whether it’s because of your business growing in complexity, or you just want to do some risk management, we can guide you through the tax side of things.
The FICA EE Tax: What It Is And How It Affects You
Whether you’re an employee or an employer, you’re probably used to seeing an endless list of acronyms next to the many deductions on the money you take home at the end of the year. Out of these endles…
Apply for Estate Tax ID (EIN) Number | How to Apply Online
It’s not easy to be put in charge of someone else’s property, especially after that person has passed away. Managing their affairs after they’re gone can definitely be overwhelming, especially if you…
How to Get an LLC and EIN (Tax ID Number)
Obtaining your EIN Number for an LLC can be done fairly easily online. Now that EIN (Tax ID) obtainment is available via the web, businesses no longer need to apply the “old way” via fax or by mail. S…
Steps to Obtain your Estate Tax ID Number Online
Let's face it, dealing with the death of a loved one is never enjoyable; but with a little understanding of what you're going to need in advance, you can soften the hardships involved with settling yo…