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.
What is a tax extension? A tax extension gives an additional six months to file a federal income tax return,
