Jessie Seaman
Tax Professional
Jessie Seaman 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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Form 4506-T: Request for Transcript of Tax Return — A Complete Guide
Form 4506-T is the IRS form used to report request for transcript of tax return. This plain-English guide explains who receives it, what the thresholds are, and how to handle it on your tax return.
The IRS Just Became 1 Billion Dollars Richer
In April, the IRS warned nearly 1 million taxpayers that they may be leaving more than $1 billion on the table because they never filed a 2020 return.
How to Read Tax Transcripts: Find Your Refund Date on Your Tax Transcript
There's a lot of data in your tax transcript codes. Understanding them is like reading The Matrix.
How to Read Tax Transcripts: Find Your Refund Date on Your Tax Transcript
There's a lot of data in your tax transcript codes. Understanding them is like reading The Matrix.
The IRS One Time Forgiveness Program: How It Relates to Offer in Compromise, Installment Plans and Tax Penalties
Financial hardship makes taking care of your tax liabilities difficult, if not impossible. Sometimes a payment plan isn't enough.
How to Get a Copy of W2 Fast
If you're searching for your W2 quickly for a variety of reasons, whether it's a third party request, trying to qualify for a loan, or just filing your tax return and receiving your refund, it can lea…
Nonprofits With Tax Returns: What Are IRS Form 990 and Form 990-EZ Used For?
There's no profit in not turning in your Form 990s!
The Business End of Form 945: Nonpayroll Payments and the Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax
Gambling with nonpayroll withheld taxes? Grab form 945 instead.
Declare Your Assets on Form 8938: What Are Specified Foreign Financial Assets and How They're Taxed
Are you a US taxpayer with investment assets in foreign countries or with foreign entities? If so, it's essential to understand how to properly declare these offshore assets to the Internal Revenue Se…
Earn Extra Credit with Form 8863! Claim Your American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits
You might be thinking about academic credit hours and how to finish the academic period early, but there are other cool credits to consider: The education credits for your federal income tax return.
Which Adoption Expenses Qualify for a Tax Write-off? Finish Form 8839 Right
The beloved musical Annie had a secret song about the adoption tax credit, but what does everyone remember? "Tomorrow, tomorrow! I love ya, tomorrow." Give us a tax break.
Remote Workers Take a Tax Break: How to Claim the Home Office Tax Deduction with Form 8829
Like the Wellerman sea shanty, this form got real popular during and after the pandemic.