To make an 83(b) election, you must complete the following steps within 30 days of your Award Date: • Complete the IRS 83(b) form that has been provided t...

If you filed a tax return in 2018 or receive Social Security income, Railroad Retirement benefits, Supplemental Security Income, VA benefits, or Social Se...

You can only file as a Qualifying Widow or Widower for the two years after the year in which your spouse died. If you do not remarry in the third year aft...

Yes, even if you’ve filed jointly for years, you can change your filing status to married filing separately on a new return whenever you wish. You won’t p...

If you’ve lived apart for at least 2 years and both agree to divorce. If you and your partner agree you’ve lived totally separate lives for at least 2 yea...

If you’re looking for limited ownership, you’ll fare better with an S Corp. These setups are limited to 100 shareholders who are required to be U.S. citiz...

Your husband does not have the authority to cancel your green card. Only the United States government can do that. If you leave your husband, be sure to d...

Typically, taxpayers who file their returns electronically can expect to receive their tax refund within three weeks, or 21 days. Those who choose direct ...

How does the IRS determine whether you are receiving a payment and the amount you receive? The government will use 2019 tax returns to set the payment amo...

You must notify numerous agencies, including the federal government. You do not need to report the death immediately to the Internal Revenue Service, as f...