Here’s What to Do If You Owe Taxes, But Can’t Pay

If you owe taxes, but can't pay in full by the April deadline, you should file your federal tax return anyway and pay as much as possible to reduce penalty and interest amounts. An extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay your taxes. Pay as much as you can by [...]

Are You Making Extra Cash Selling Stuff or Providing a Service?

If you get paid electronically for a side hustle, small business, or selling things online, you may need to pay taxes. Payment apps and online marketplaces might issue a Form 1099-K, informing you and the IRS of how much money you got for selling things or providing a service. If you make a profit through these [...]

Companies Who Promise to Eliminate Tax Debt Sometimes Leave Taxpayers High and Dry

This article was published by the IRS. As the old saying goes: When something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Taxpayers with outstanding tax bills might be tempted by businesses who advertise and offer to help them reduce their tax debt. These businesses, often called Offer in Compromise mills, make huge claims about [...]

Here are Some Things Gig Economy Workers Should Know About Their Tax Responsibilities

This article was published by the IRS. Many people take up gig work on a part-time or full-time basis, often through a digital platform like an app or website. Gig work, such driving a car for booked rides, selling goods online, renting out property, or providing other on-demand work, is taxable and must be reported as [...]

When the Lemonade Stand Makes Bank: Young Entrepreneurs and Taxes

This article was published by the IRS. Teens and young adults often go into business for themselves over the summer or after school. This work can include babysitting, lawn mowing, dog walking or other part-time or temporary work. When a teen or young adult is an employee of a business, their employer withholds taxes from their [...]

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