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.
Articles
How to Determine Your Federal Filing Status
There are five statuses: Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household, and Qualifying Surviving Spouse with a Dependent Child. They determine many things about your tax…
Tax Form 1040 Instructions: What You Need to Know
Form 1040 is the flagship form of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It is used to report an individual’s income and calculate their federal income taxes. This form is used by all citizens and perman…
How Do Taxes Work?
How do taxes work? Well, if you're paying them, the question surely pops into your head from time to time. The truth is taxes (as hard as it is to believe sometimes) do play a big role in the day to d…
Pros And Cons of Professional Tax Preparation
Millions of Americans ask themselves the same question every year: Should I just pay a tax professional? A tax preparation service can be a fantastic help, but there are some things you need to keep i…
How to E-File Taxes Online
Do you think the IRS wants all those paper returns? Think again.
W-3 Forms: Everything Business Owners Need to Know
How does the Social Security Administration know what your employee wages were?