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Why you have to file taxes when the IRS already has your info

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Why you have to file taxes when the IRS already has your info

The IRS doesn't know your filing status or dependents, which determine credits like child tax credit and earned income credit.

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Cancellation of debt counts as taxable income

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Cancellation of debt counts as taxable income

When a creditor cancels debt you owe, the IRS considers it income because you already received the goods or services.

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What would actually happen if everyone stopped paying taxes

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What would actually happen if everyone stopped paying taxes

Government services, military, and programs like the earned income credit would lose funding since tax revenue backs them.

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When 1.3 million kids disappeared from tax returns

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When 1.3 million kids disappeared from tax returns

In 1987, the IRS required social security numbers for dependents, and 1.3 million fake children vanished from returns.

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New W-2 boxes for tips and overtime in 2025

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New W-2 boxes for tips and overtime in 2025

New W-2 forms will separate tips and overtime, so double-check your tax software to claim the deduction.

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Who pays the most in taxes, middle class or millionaires

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Who pays the most in taxes, middle class or millionaires

Offers free 3-year tax return review to find money-saving opportunities.

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How the IRS computer catches fake dependents

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How the IRS computer catches fake dependents

The IRS matches data and flags suspicious changes like sudden new children on your return to catch false claims.

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

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Your tax preparer should actually talk to you

Many tax returns have costly errors because preparers don't explain what they did or ask the right questions.

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Borrowing someone's kids for earned income credit is fraud

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Borrowing someone's kids for earned income credit is fraud

Paying someone to claim their children for earned income credit carries penalties and is considered tax fraud.

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What to do when your ex claims your kids first

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What to do when your ex claims your kids first

Mail a paper return with school records or divorce decree and the IRS will fix it and bill your ex.

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What's one of the worst tax situations you can get in

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What's one of the worst tax situations you can get in

A teaser question about problematic tax situations people commonly face.

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The IRS isn't going away, so file your taxes

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The IRS isn't going away, so file your taxes

The IRS gets copies of your W-2s and 1099s and will file a return for you without deductions if you don't.

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How to report your home sale on your tax return

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How to report your home sale on your tax return

Report your 1099-S from the title company and check the boxes showing it was your primary residence to avoid IRS letters.

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Why don't schools teach kids about taxes

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Why don't schools teach kids about taxes

A tax pro explains why he teaches clients' teenagers how tax returns work since schools often skip this life skill.

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Free tax Q&A every Saturday on TikTok Live

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Free tax Q&A every Saturday on TikTok Live

Join the free TikTok Live every Saturday at 3pm Central to ask your tax questions directly.

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How crypto is taxed now and the form you'll get

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How crypto is taxed now and the form you'll get

Crypto sales now come on a 1099-B form and you must report the capital gains on your tax return.

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No, taxes are not voluntary

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No, taxes are not voluntary

The sovereign citizen claim that taxes are voluntary is a misinterpretation with no legal basis.

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The IRS is not shutting down, so file your taxes

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The IRS is not shutting down, so file your taxes

Despite social media claims, the IRS isn't going anywhere and will auto-file for you without deductions if you skip filing.

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Why cancellation of debt counts as taxable income

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Why cancellation of debt counts as taxable income

When a creditor cancels your debt, you already received the goods, so the IRS treats the forgiven amount as income.

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What happens when the IRS catches years of unfiled taxes

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What happens when the IRS catches years of unfiled taxes

Random audits can uncover years of unpaid taxes, leading to wage garnishments, liens, and long-term debt collection.

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Are taxes voluntary or mandatory

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Are taxes voluntary or mandatory

Taxes are mandatory; skipping years just means penalties and interest when you eventually file.

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You might still owe taxes on small 1099 income

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You might still owe taxes on small 1099 income

The IRS can file a return for you and bill you for self-employment tax on 1099 income, even if you didn't file.

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Why I spend my summer fixing other people's tax mistakes

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Why I spend my summer fixing other people's tax mistakes

Tax returns prepared without client involvement often contain errors worth reviewing for missed money.

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One typo cost her $4 million in taxes

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One typo cost her $4 million in taxes

A client accidentally entered $19 million instead of $19,000 for Social Security, triggering a $4 million tax bill.

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