Seniors Can Reduce Their Tax Burden by Donating to Charity through their IRA

This article was published by the IRS. In most cases, distributions from a traditional Individual Retirement Account are taxable in the year the account owner receives them but there are some exceptions. A qualified charitable distribution is one of the few exceptions. A QCD is a nontaxable distribution made directly by the trustee of an IRA [...]

The History of Labor Day

Labor Day is a day for honoring America's workers and celebrating their contributions to everything we cherish about our country. The holiday is rooted in the vibrant labor movement of the late 19th century when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize how ordinary workers from coast to coast built America's strength, prosperity, and [...]

Taxpayers Should Stay on Top of Taxes All Year to Avoid a Surprise Tax Bill

This article was published by the IRS. The next tax season seems far away, but this is actually the perfect time for taxpayers to review their withholding and estimated tax payments. Because federal taxes are pay-as-you-go, it’s important for taxpayers to withhold enough from their paychecks or pay enough in estimated tax. If they don’t, they [...]

Get an Identity Protection PIN

Worried about an identity thief filing a tax return in your name? The IRS can help protect you. It's called the IRS Identity Protection PIN or IP PIN, opt-in program. The IP PIN is a six-digit number known only to you and the IRS. It helps the IRS verify your identity and accept your electronic or [...]

IRS Tax Help for People With Disabilities

There is lots of accessible tax information online for people with disabilities. Go to IRS.gov/accessible to find what you need. This page contains tax information in many helpful formats. The IRS has created tax products just for people who use assistive technology, such as screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays, and voice recognition software. This accessibility [...]

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