When to Hire a Tax Attorney
What a tax attorney does A tax attorney is a lawyer who specializes in tax law. Tax attorneys help people arrange their finances to optimize their tax situations, comply with…
Tina Orem
Tina Orem is NerdWallet's authority on taxes. She's been reporting on and writing about business and finance for over a decade. Her work has been featured in a variety of local and national outlets. Email: [email protected].
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New York State Income Tax: Rates, Who Pays in 2021
New York state income tax rates are 4%, 4.5%, 5.25%, 5.9%, 5.97%, 6.33%, 6.85%, 9.65%, 10.3% and 10.9%. New York state income tax brackets and income tax rates depend on…
5 Sneaky Things COVID-19 Might Do to Your Tax Bill
Staying home for months on end has taken a toll on everyone, but it can also take a toll on your tax return. Here are five unexpected ways the pandemic…
3 Ways to Get Socially Distanced Tax Prep This Year
Before COVID-19, doing your taxes often meant carrying a box of paperwork to someone’s office for a long, in-person visit. For many people, that’s no longer a viable option in…
5 Ways to Trim Your Tax-Prep Costs This Year
As millions of Americans embark on the annual ritual of tax preparation this year, many will buy tax software or hire human tax preparers — and it probably won’t be…
4 Signs You’re About to Get a Tax Surprise
At tax time, it’s often hard to predict how much you’ll owe or receive in a tax refund without actually doing your taxes. But there are some telltale red flags…
IRS Offer in Compromise: Basics and Who Qualifies
Advertisements about “settling your tax debt for pennies on the dollar” typically refer to the process of applying for an IRS offer in compromise, which is an IRS program designed…
Want a Raise in 2021? You May Not Even Need to Ask for It
Pay raises can be hard to come by, especially now. But if you received a big tax refund this year, getting more take-home pay next year could be a matter…
4 Tax Triggers New Investors Need to Know About
Many Americans started investing for the first time during the pandemic, but even though their trades may have been free, the money involved might soon come with a bill from…
Value-Added Tax: What It Is, How VAT Works & Who Pays
If you’ve ever traveled outside the United States and done some shopping, chances are you’ve noticed a value-added tax on your receipts. Here’s what VAT is, how it works, and…
