Hi I have already submitted this as a feature request. I've been using FreeTax for several years, and I've been very happy with the platform and support. It would be great if we could file as expats, using a foreign address and have any related forms added to the platform (FEIE) (FTC). Even if a small, reasonable fee is…
My mother passed away in March and did not file her 2025 return. I was just named voluntary administrator of her estate this month and I want to get that taken care of as soon as possible. Do I file it as normal and sign it with my name with administrator next to it? Also, when ask has a person passed away before filing…
Good afternoon, I cannot find how to report non-dependent qualifying child on my return. it states that i can file as Head of Household (HOH) filing status due to the fact that I have a child who is a qualifying person but not my dependent. I am not to list my child as a a dependent. On the 1040 there is a specific line to…
We're considering building an ADU on our (one-and-only) property for my in-laws to move in to. If they help pay for the ADU construction or make payments on the HELOC or help us with housing expenses once they move in, do we have to report any of their financial assistance as income? It's not exactly rent, they'd just be…
I'm filling out Rental Income (Schedule E) as I had a rental property for the first 2 months of 2025. For those 2 months, I collected 0 income based upon a mediation agreement but incurred expenses. Once the property became vacant, it became my primary residence. When I filled out the rental income portion and answered…
This discussion was created from comments split from: Is there a way to speak with someone one the phone directly about never receiving my refund??.
My father passed away 3 years ago. When he passed, we filed a joint return for he and my mother and listed him as deceased. In January 2026, my mother passed away. She was retired and her only income was social security, my fathers pension and interest from bank accounts. I know I need to file her 2025 return but do i need…
I have received paid family leave benefits. I have been told they are not taxable. Should I still report that income when I file? Thanks!!!
Is there any reason I should create a LLC for my freelancing? Is there a certain amount of money I should be making annually before this makes sense? I know a lot of people create an LLC when starting a small business, but I don't fully understand why.
To preface, I’m currently a 21 years old full-time international student in California. I have been living here for almost a year now. My parents, Non-US Citizens, are back at home in Cambodia. I recently obtained my SSN last January, and I also work at my university and make some earned income. However, this income isn’t…
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