The IRS's annual "Dirty Dozen" memo lists 12 scams you should watch out for. This education effort wants to protect you from tax traps like identity theft or being misled into claiming tax credits you're not entitled to....
In many ways, Form W-2 is simple and straightforward: You enter information that is already available from payroll and personnel records. You then use your employer identification number and, in most cases, a state ID number to complete most of the form. The main challenge comes...
If you're having an IRS problem, mediation — also known as alternative dispute resolution — can help you resolve your tax issues early and efficiently, according to the agency. Mediation can provide a less expensive approach to wrapping up a problem than other options....
Are you worried about the likelihood of your business being audited by the IRS? If so, there are a lot of preventive red flags that you can keep an eye out for when looking to protect your business from being the focus of an audit....
It may seem that there will always be time to address estate planning. However, a unique opportunity to maximize the amount of wealth that can be tax-efficiently passed to heirs will expire at the end of 2025....
The small business pages on IRS.gov serve as comprehensive guides for people looking to navigate the entire life cycle of their business as well as their business-related tax obligations....
Are you worried about the likelihood of your business being audited by the IRS? If so, there are a lot of preventive red flags that you can keep an eye out for when looking to protect your business from being the focus of an audit....
Is your hobby a business? It matters to the IRS. The agency says your hobby is a business if it operates to make a profit. But it's not a simple determination. Here are some factors the IRS offers to help you ascertain whether your...
Back in 1913, Woodrow Wilson began his first term as president, and Americans first filed Form 1040s. Right from the beginning, Congress told the IRS to enforce rigid rules for compensation and to forget about gifts. The IRS followed orders....
