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Contributed by: Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Did you miss an RMD? Maybe you overlooked the deadline, misunderstood the rules, or changed custodians. There are several common reasons why you might take too little or miss a required distribution altogether. If this applies to you, you’ll want to act quickly to correct…
Contributed by: TaylorC, FreeTaxUSA Agent You may have heard about something called an identity protection PIN (IP PIN) and wondered whether you need one to file your tax return. For most taxpayers, the answer is no. But if the IRS assigned you an IP PIN, or if you want extra protection from tax-related identity theft, or…
Contributed by: KelliP, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro When you receive a tax form, it’s important to know whether it needs to be included on your tax return. Some forms must be reported, while others are for informational purposes only. Forms 1095-B, 1095-C, and 5498-SA are informational forms that document health insurance…
Contributed by: AndyS, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced a potentially valuable tax break: eligible taxpayers can now deduct up to $25,000 in qualifying tip income. But there’s a catch—not every tip counts, and the rules come with a few important limitations. So, how can you…
Contributed by: TriciaD, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro If you received IRS Notice CP14, don’t panic. This notice usually means the IRS says you owe money after your tax return was processed. It lists the tax year, balance due, and deadline to respond. What does CP14 mean? CP14 is a bill from the IRS. It’s sent after the IRS…