Jacob Dayan
CPA
Jacob Dayan is a tax professional at IRS.com with expertise in U.S. federal and state tax law. Their articles are written to help taxpayers understand complex tax topics in plain English.
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How to File a Tax Return: Get Started Here
You have several options for filing your federal income tax return. The first step is to gather all necessary documents, including your W-2 forms, 1099 forms, and any other income or deduction records…
Key Tax Numbers & IRS Due Dates for 2025
Your tax deadline is April 15, 2024. Uncle Sam has a deadline, too. When do will you get your federal tax refund?
Key Tax Numbers & IRS Due Dates for 2025
Your tax deadline is April 15, 2024. Uncle Sam has a deadline, too. When do will you get your federal tax refund?
How to Find Your Marginal Tax Rate in 2025
The marginal tax rate is what you pay on your highest dollar of taxable income. You’ve probably heard (and used) the term many times in the past, but what does it mean?
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…
Can You Get an Additional Tax Return Extension?
It goes something like this: Tax season was fast approaching and you just knew you weren’t going to make the deadline to file your return on April 15, so you requested a tax extension.
Contacting the IRS: Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, and IRS Offices for Your Tax Issues
Need to talk to someone at the Internal Revenue Service? Start with 1-800-829-1040. The last four digits refer to individual income tax return Form 1040. (We see what you did there.)
AGI vs. MAGI: How to Calculate Each One
Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI): When it comes to calculating your taxes, you will often hear those two different terms regarding income. You probably know that d…
Top 10 Tax Tips If You Sold Your Home in 2023
Have you heard of this? You might not have to pay taxes on the gain if you sell your home and make a profit. Yes, this is true, and it is a huge savings. If you are single, you can claim up to 250,000…
How to Get a Tax Extension
Spring has arrived and April 15 will be here before we know it, but many of us won’t be ready to file our tax returns in less than a month.