education
Do you need individual tax return instructions for 2020?
The following information will help you with completing your tax return for 2020. These instructions are in the same order as the questions on the Tax ret...
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environment
Are F-1 OPT students exempt from federal taxes?
As an F-1 visa holder, you are exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) taxes. This means that no matter whether you are doing OPT, OPT extension o...
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technology insights
What happens if I double pay my taxes?
In most cases, the IRS will automatically refund the extra payment as long as both payments were clearly marked for the same tax year and the taxpayer doe...
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arts
Is a 1040 the same as a transcript?
Forms include the 1040, the 1040A, or the 1040EZ. The tax return transcript is a document tax filers can request from the IRS that includes the informatio...
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business
Can I call the IRS for my wife?
If you’re calling for someone else, you’ll need the person there with you to speak with the IRS. Or, he or she can authorize you to make the call with For...
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global news
Is a caregiver an employee or independent contractor?
The term independent caregiver is commonly used to describe a home care professional who does not work for an agency. According to the IRS, if a privately...
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health
Is there any way to file 2018 taxes online?
You can still file 2018 tax returns. Even though the deadline has passed, you can file your 2018 taxes online in a few simple steps. Our online income tax...
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local updates
What can happen if you fill out your form W-4 incorrectly?
If the form is filled out incorrectly, you may end up owing taxes when you file your return. The IRS simplified the form in 2020. Employees can change the...
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arts
Is there a tax credit for non custodial parent?
The EIC is a refundable tax credit for low to-moderate-income taxpayers. A non-custodial parent can not claim EIC for a child that he or she has been give...
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culture
What is the purpose of the 2014-7 notice?
Notice 2014-7 PURPOSE This notice provides that certain payments received by an individual care provider under a state Medicaid Home and Community-Based S...
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