IRS Form 9465, the Installment Agreement Request, lets qualifying taxpayers pay a tax balance over time. Learn who can use it, the types of IRS payment plans, how to fill it out, and where to send it.
How to use IRS Form 2441 to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit: who qualifies, which expenses count, the expense caps, and how dependent care benefits affect your credit.
The qualified business income (QBI) deduction lets eligible pass-through owners deduct up to 20% of qualified business income. See who qualifies, 2025 and 2026 income thresholds, SSTB rules, and how to claim it.
What common IRS notices mean and what to do: CP14 (balance due), CP2000 (proposed changes), CP12 (refund adjustment), CP49 (refund offset), and Notice 504 (urgent balance due).
Common questions about IRS tax extensions: what Form 4868 does, how long an extension lasts, whether it costs money, and why an extension does not extend your time to pay.
Answers to common questions about the Earned Income Tax Credit: who qualifies, 2025 income limits and maximum credit amounts, and how to claim it.
Tax credits reduce the tax you owe dollar for dollar; deductions reduce your taxable income. See how refundable and nonrefundable credits work, plus 2025 and 2026 standard deduction amounts.
Married filing jointly vs. married filing separately: the advantages, disadvantages, standard deduction amounts, and rules for changing your filing status.
The facts on the Augusta Rule (IRS Section 280A(g)): the 14-day limit, reasonable rent, who qualifies, how to report it, risks, and common questions answered.
The facts on changing a business name: DBA vs. legal name change, when you need a new EIN, how to notify the IRS by entity type, and common questions answered.
