Category: Direct Tax

For U.S. citizens and resident aliens living abroad, the obligation to file a U.S. tax return doesn't end at the border. However, the IRS offers a powerful tax-saving provision known as the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE), which can significantly...

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Raising children or caring for dependents can be both fulfilling and financially demanding. Fortunately, the U.S. tax code offers relief through the Child and Dependent Care Credit, which is claimed using IRS Form 2441. This credit helps offset the cost...

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Many taxpayers in the U.S. rely on withholding taxes from wages to satisfy their annual tax liability. However, for self-employed individuals, investors, retirees, and those with multiple income sources, estimated tax payments become essential. If you don’t pay enough tax...

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For U.S. taxpayers who earn income from foreign sources, the risk of double taxation is a major concern. Fortunately, the IRS provides a mechanism to alleviate this burden through the Foreign Tax Credit, which is claimed using Form 1116. This...

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Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health coverage reporting has become an essential part of the tax filing process for individuals, employers, and insurance providers. Forms 1095-A, 1095-B, and 1095-C are crucial documents issued by different entities to report health...

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Even the most diligent taxpayers can make mistakes when filing their tax returns—whether it’s forgetting to include income, overlooking a deduction, or entering the wrong filing status. Fortunately, the IRS allows taxpayers to correct errors or omissions through Form 1040-X,...

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As individuals age, tax filing can become increasingly complex, especially with retirement income, Social Security benefits, investment distributions, and medical deductions in the mix. To address the unique needs of older taxpayers, the IRS introduced Form 1040-SR—a simplified version of...

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For individuals who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents but have income from U.S. sources, tax obligations can still apply. The IRS requires such individuals—known as nonresident aliens—to file a specific form: Form 1040-NR. Understanding when and how to...

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For decades, U.S. taxpayers had three primary options when filing their federal income tax returns: Form 1040, Form 1040A, and Form 1040EZ. Each form served a different level of tax complexity, offering individuals the ability to choose the simplest version...

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Retirement brings a shift in income sources, but not necessarily a complete break from the IRS. For retirees, Form 1040 remains the central form for filing federal income taxes, even when wages stop flowing. Instead of employment income, retirees report...

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