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…
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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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…
California State Tax: Rates, Who Pays in 2020-2021
California state tax rates are 1%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, 9.3%, 10.3%, 11.3% and 12.3%. A 1% mental health services tax applies to income exceeding $1 million. California state tax…
Annuities: What They Are and How They Work
Annuities are financial products that could help provide steady income in retirement. But an annuity can be a complex creature. Here’s an overview of how annuities work, their pros and…
What Is a Donor-Advised Fund? How Donor-Advised Funds Work
What is a donor-advised fund? A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is an account into which you deposit assets for donation to charity over time. You, the donor, get a tax…
