US Taxation

Home Office Deduction Safe Harbor: Simplified Method vs. Actual Expenses for 2025

The home office deduction is a valuable tax break for self-employed individuals and small business owners who use part of…

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Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Itemized Medical Deductions: Which Saves You More?

When it comes to saving money on medical expenses, many taxpayers wonder whether contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA)…

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Understanding Tax Withholding: A 2025 Guide to Adjusting Your W-4 & Boosting Your Paycheck

Do you get a massive tax refund every year and wonder where that money was hiding? Or worse, do you…

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Retirement Income and Your Taxes: How to Plan for Withdrawals, Pensions, and Social Security

Retirement is a time for relaxation and reflection—but it's also a phase where smart tax planning becomes more important than…

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Form 1120S vs. Form 1065: Key Differences for Multi-Owner Businesses in 2025

When launching a multi-owner business, one of the most important tax decisions you'll make is choosing your business entity type—and…

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Form 1040-SR for Seniors: What Retirees Should Know for the 2025 Tax Year

If you're age 65 or older, the IRS offers a simplified way to file your taxes: Form 1040-SR. Introduced in…

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Form 1040 Instructions & Changes for 2025: A Complete Line-by-Line Walkthrough

Filing your 2025 IRS Form 1040? This comprehensive guide explains every line, updated deductions, child tax credits, senior bonuses, and…

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Foreign Tax Credit vs. Foreign Earned Income Exclusion: Which Is Better for 2025?

U.S. citizens and resident aliens living abroad often face double taxation—paying tax both in the U.S. and in a foreign…

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Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) Guide for 2025 & 2026: How U.S. Expats Can Use Form 2555

U.S. citizens and resident aliens living abroad may qualify to exclude a significant portion of their foreign income from federal…

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Filing State Taxes Separately: Can You Itemize on State but Use Standard for Federal?

In some situations, taxpayers may benefit from using the standard deduction on their federal return while still itemizing deductions on…

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