How Many Income Tax Allowances Should I Claim?

W-4 Form

If you’re just starting out in the workforce, the Form W4 your employer hands you may look confusing and foreign. If you’ve been in the workforce for a while but just changed jobs, the form may still look completely different from what you’re used to. This is because fairly recent changes in the tax law … Read more

Recovery Rebate Credit – How to Claim Missing Stimulus Payments

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If you’re wondering where your government stimulus payment is, you’re not alone. More than 8 million taxpayers are still waiting for their money. If you’re one of them, here’s everything you need to know to make sure you get your stimulus check or direct deposit. Starting with the Recovery Rebate Credit. What is the Recovery … Read more

Why is my tax return so low? 2020 Tax Year Edition

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So you went the DIY route and your tax refund is lower than you expected. Your first step is likely to verify that the information you entered into your tax software is correct. If it is, you may have fallen victim to one of several common scenarios that lead to tax refund surprises.  Reasons Why … Read more