Author: Nina Sidibe

The word ‘basis’ can mean different things in different settings, but for the IRS, it generally relates to the cost of your property. However, the tax code connects basis to three distinct scenarios, and here’s what you need to know! ...

Understanding wash sales is crucial for investors looking to maximize their tax benefits while managing their investment portfolios. Yet for many taxpayers, this terminology isn’t exactly clear. Running through the breakdown of how wash sales work—along with their implications for ...

Even just hearing the words “tax audit” can put people on edge. Completing your tax return can be complicated enough, and the idea of having it reexamined can make things even worse. But it’s important to know the facts. There ...

The majority of taxpayers have until April 15th of the following year to make contributions into their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). So while that gives you a fair amount of time to plan—right up until you file your tax return—there ...

It’s not an exaggeration to say that the tax code is massive—and complicated. Consequently, it happens to contain a handful of often-overlooked strategies for saving money. There’s a chance you’ll be able to reduce your taxes by navigating these deductions. ...

If you have your sights set on an early retirement, then a little extra planning can go a long way. Knowing how to leverage the tax code will work to supplement all of your other financial planning efforts. 7 Tax ...

The idea of being audited can evoke a lot of stress. So although it’s important to remember that most people will never be audited, you can also do yourself a favor by being prepared. The more you know about how ...

Most taxpayers who file online can expect to receive their refund within three weeks of the IRS accepting their tax return. That timeline goes up to four or more weeks when you file your return through the mail. Unfortunately, just ...

After your tax return is filed, you don’t really want to think about it again! But an audit can turn those plans upside down. To really set yourself up for success, you need to work with your tax preparer to ...