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Contributed by LynR, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro and Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Among several changes to the tax code introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, gambling (or wager) losses took a hit. Starting January 1, 2026, deductible gambling losses are limited to 90% of…
Contributed by: TriciaD, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro For many employees, the annual arrival of W-2 forms signals the start of tax season. While most people focus on wages, federal income tax withheld, and social security details, Box 14 often stands out as a source of confusion. What do the codes in Box 14 mean, and how do…
Contributed by: CoryF, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro You’ve heard about the new ”No Tax on Overtime” deduction from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and you have your 2025 W-2. Now you’re wondering what this deduction means for you and how to apply it to your tax return. This article will help you understand the…
Contributed by: Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. This new law extended and replaced the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which was set to expire at the end of 2025. The OBBBA takes effect from 2025 through 2028. You may be wondering what…
Contributed by: AndyS, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed this year and will introduce several tax law changes, affecting 2025 tax returns. One of these changes is the child tax credit (CTC). Many taxpayers with dependents find a lot of relief with the child tax credit on their tax…
Contributed by: MatthewD, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro With the introduction of online brokerage accounts and apps for smart phones, more people are investing in the stock market on their own. The statement you get from your brokerage company will likely be a composite or consolidated statement and will have several 1099…
Contributed by: RachelR, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro and Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro This article applies to 2024 and later. The basic example assumed both the traditional IRA contribution and the Roth conversion step happened in the same year (for example, both events happened during 2024, for the 2024 tax year).…
Contributed by: Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro The sale of an inherited home is a significant event that comes with its own set of tax implications and requirements. Understanding how to correctly enter Form 1099-S from a sale is crucial for accurate tax reporting and compliance. Information required to report the sale…
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I have a high tax basis based on non-recourse liabilities on my K1 but my distribution is showing as a gain due to negative basis. Where do I enter information about my tax basis?
to click link in their email to get my reply I do not see: Any messages Or, any place remotely resembling a message center what to do? I had asked if there was a way to upload a .tax file from others/turbo tax that would be convenient
I’m using FreeTaxUSA and have a question about QBI aggregation. I have two businesses for the tax year: A sole proprietorship reported on Schedule C An S corporation reported on a K-1 Assuming both businesses meet all of the IRS requirements to be aggregated for QBI purposes, how do you actually enter the aggregation in…
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Hello, I contributed the maximum to my Roth IRA for this year in Jan, and discovered that my income will exceed the $155k single filer limit by the end of the year after performing a large Roth conversion in my 401K. Will I receive a 1099-R before the April 2027 filing deadline if I remove the excess contributions and…
FreeTaxUSA doubled my withholding in its calculations. Since I owe no taxes my refund is also doubled. I completed but didn't submit the return. Can I manually correct the FreeTaxUSA calculation and correct the error before submitting?
Hello, Let's say I have 2 properties, A and B, both under property management. Rental income from A is $600, and from B $400. I receive a 1099-MISC from my property manager for the total rental income of $1000. No problem entering that. The program then asks, "Link this income to a rental?". Yes, I would like to do that so…
Should we keep our rental home in our name or transfer the title to our LLC for tax purposes? We area a husband & wife partnership. My husband works full time and I do not. We file our taxes jointly and are on the title jointly.
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I'm now old enough to draw Social Security benefits. I will still be working full time. I plan to start benefits in 2027. How will this affect my tax liability?
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