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.
Articles
How Many Cents Per Mile Can You Claim on Your Tax Return? Well, Your IRS Mileage Rate May Vary
This is where the term "Your mileage may vary" comes in.
Cash in on That Education: Go to School on Educational Tax Credits
Wow, that degree is worth something before you even finish it!
Notice CP12: What This IRS Notice Means, How to Respond to It, and Why You Might Have Gotten a CP12 in the First Place
The CP12 Notice primarily addresses changes made to your e-filed tax return, and it provides information on the adjustments made, your updated income tax balance, and any additional refunds issued.
Combat Pay: When It's Tax-free, When It's Not and What the IRS Needs to Know for Your Tax Returns
The irony of tax-free pay is how much paperwork is involved.
What Will the Daycare Tax Credit Actually Pay for? Let's Take Care of That Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
Also known as the "Keeping Mommy Sane" tax credit.
Adoption Tax Credit and the Benefits of Qualified Adoption Expenses
This credit seems pretty direct, but a lot of paperwork. Then again, if you're adopting a kid, the paperwork's not quite what's top of your mind, is it?
The Tax Basics of 401k Distributions and Contributions
Here's a round-up of the 401K tax deductions!
The Trusty Guide to Form 1041 for Estates and Trusts
Form 1041 is an IRS income tax form that is used to report and pay income taxes on behalf of a trust or estate. It is also known as the U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts. This form must be…
The Ins and Outs of IRS Form 1099-MISC, the Income Catch-All Form
A comprehensive overview of the 1099-MISC form.
Found IRS Code 570 on Your IRS Transcript? Here's What Not to Do
If you hear about Code 570, always follow the Hitchhiker’s Guide… “Don’t Panic!”
How Old Do I Have to Be to Withdraw Funds from my 401k?
59 and a half is gonna be a big year! Or will it be?
The Ins and Outs of 1040-NR for Nonresident Aliens and U.S. Expatriates
I hear Canada's nice this time of the election cycle.