Dependent Care FSA or the Tax Credit? Rachel’s 2026 Decision
Can you use both Dependent Care FSA and the tax credit? Rachel’s case shows what 2026 OBBBA changed for working parents.
Tax Stories
Tax Stories
Practical strategies to reduce your tax bill, including deductions, credits, and smart tax planning techniques.
Tax Stories
Why You Can’t Claim Your 24-Year-Old College Student as a Dependent
Your college senior turned 24. Suddenly the IRS says they’re not your dependent — even if you pay every bill. Here’s why.
Tax Stories
From ITIN to SSN: What Changes for Your Family’s Tax Filing
Got your SSN after years on an ITIN? Here’s what changes for your tax filing — and three notifications you can’t skip.
Tax Stories
How a Pastor’s Family Got an $8,500 Tax Refund with the Earned Income Credit
A church-plant pastor’s family of four earned $36,000 — and walked away with an $8,500 refund. Here’s how EIC and CTC stack.
Tax Stories
The Uber Driver Who Got His First 1099
Got your first 1099 from Uber or DoorDash? An EA walks through Schedule C, mileage, SE tax, and quarterly payments.
Tax Stories
He Made $24K Trading. He Owed $40K in Tax — A Wash Sale Story
An active trader thought he netted $24K. The IRS said he owed $40K. The wash sale rule — and one box on his 1099-B — broke the math.
Tax Stories
OBBBA Overtime Deduction: $7,200 Hiding on Her Pay Stub
A self-filed return showed $100 owed. We found a $7,200 OBBBA overtime premium hiding on her last pay stub. Here’s how.
Tax Stories
Dependent Forgot to Check the Box on Form 1040?
If your parent claims you as a dependent, missing this Form 1040 checkbox can reject your e-file. Here’s the fix.