Do You Understand Tax Lingo?
Article Highlights Filing status Adjusted gross income (AGI) Taxable income Marginal tax rate Alternative minimum tax (AMT) Tax Credits Underpayment of estimated tax penalty When discussing taxes, reading tax-related articles or trying to decipher tax form instructions, one needs to understand the lingo and acronyms used by tax professionals and authors to be able to […]
IRS Reference Code 1181
You can check the status of your return and your refund check (for paper returns) or direct deposit (for electronic returns) at the IRS.gov website. The “Where’s My Refund?” portal provides an estimate of when you should expect your refund and any status using a reference code. See a quick reference guide in plain language to […]
Tax Tips for Recently Married Taxpayers
Article Highlights: Social Security Administration Contractors Internal Revenue Service U.S. Postal Service Withholding & Estimated Tax Payments Health Insurance Marketplace This is the time of year for many couples to tie the knot. When you marry, here are some post-marriage tips to help you avoid stress at tax time. Notify the Social Security Administration − Report […]
IRS Reference Code 1161
You can check the status of your return and your refund check (for paper returns) or direct deposit (for electronic returns) at the IRS.gov website. The “Where’s My Refund?” portal provides an estimate of when you should expect your refund and any status using a reference code. See a quick reference guide in plain language to […]
IRS Reference Code 1141
You can check the status of your return and your refund check (for paper returns) or direct deposit (for electronic returns) at the IRS.gov website. The “Where’s My Refund?” portal provides an estimate of when you should expect your refund and any status using a reference code. See a quick reference guide in plain language to […]
IRS Reference Code 1121
You can check the status of your return and your refund check (for paper returns) or direct deposit (for electronic returns) at the IRS.gov website. The “Where’s My Refund?” portal provides an estimate of when you should expect your refund and any status using a reference code. See a quick reference guide in plain language to […]
June 15 Is an Important Filing Deadline
Article Highlights: Americans Living and Working Abroad Extension Requests Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) Statement of Foreign Financial Assets Estimated Tax Payments Estimated Safe Harbors June 15 is the due date both for Americans living and working outside the U.S. to file their 2021 federal income tax returns and for the second […]
IRS Reference Code 1001
You can check the status of your return and your refund check (for paper returns) or direct deposit (for electronic returns) at the IRS.gov website. The “Where’s My Refund?” portal provides an estimate of when you should expect your refund and any status using a reference code. See a quick reference guide in plain language to […]
What You Need to Know about Student Loan Interest
Article Highlights: Home Equity Loan Home Equity Interest Deduction Alternative Minimum Tax Above-the-Line Interest Deduction Qualified Expenses If you are considering borrowing funds to finance your college education or that of your spouse or children, it is important that you understand that the student loan interest deduction is not limited to the interest paid on […]
IRS Reference Code 1061
You can check the status of your return and your refund check (for paper returns) or direct deposit (for electronic returns) at the IRS.gov website. The “Where’s My Refund?” portal provides an estimate of when you should expect your refund and any status using a reference code. See a quick reference guide in plain language to […]