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Category: Tax and Life Changes

Life changes and your taxes go hand in hand; believe it or not. That being said, it’s easy to forget about your tax return as a newlywed or when you’re welcoming a newborn into the family. Be aware that many of these changes also make you eligible for deductions and credits on your tax return. In some cases, you may need to update your W-4 form as well. PriorTax will keep you up to date on what to do when these life changes occur. You won’t be left in the dark.

Check back here for answers to your questions about how these changes affect your taxes.

 

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file 2019 taxes

FILE 2019 TAXES

Now that you’ve decided to get back on track with your tax filing obligations, where to start? The first step to filing any prior-year tax return, including your 2019 taxes, is to gather all the information you will need.

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2020 tax year

What’s New for the 2020 Tax Year?

Here’s the breakdown of all the changes. Standard deduction For the 2020 tax year, the standard deduction amounts have increased. Here are the amounts below. For taxpayers who are blind or at least 65 years old, they can claim an additional standard deduction. The standard deduction is $1,300 and $1,650 for the single or head […]

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Form 1099-NEC

What is Form 1099-NEC?

For the 2020 tax year, there’s a new income statement. The IRS has introduced a new form called Form 1099-NEC. Whether you’re well versed in reporting your taxes or not, this may be confusing. Typically, your self employment income is reported on box 7 of your 1099-MISC statement. For the 2020 tax year it is […]

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joe biden's tax plan

Understanding Joe Biden’s Tax Plan

Many Americans want to know how our future president’s tax plan will affect them. Biden’s tax plan will affect wealthier Americans, corporations, and everyday individual taxpayers. He also plans on making significant tax revisions on Trump’s previous tax plan which took place in 2017. Skip the tax jargon by taking a look at this quick […]

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How does the Coronavirus Stimulus Check Work? (FAQ’s)

The IRS has approved an economic stimulus package due to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). A $2 trillion economic plan was passed by the Senate to combat the affects of COVID-19 on Americans. This stimulus plan includes payments to individuals, the self-employed, unemployment coverage, and more. Here are some common questions about the coronavirus […]

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w2 form 2022

How to File Your 2019 Taxes

The 2020 tax season starts on January 27, 2020. January kicks off the new year and with a new year, comes a new tax season. Get a fresh start by finding out the new tax changes for your 2019 tax return. Additionally, check out some tax reminders below. Tax dates to remember It’s important to […]

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dependent tax credit

Tax Deductions: Choosing to Itemize or Claiming the Standard Deduction

Trying to understand anything tax related makes you feel like you’re back in grade school. However, it doesn’t have to be difficult. Here’s some sure-fire information that may help you out if you’re a first time filer, or if you have some general questions about claiming tax deductions. What’s the difference between claiming the standard […]

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prior year tax return

10 Reasons to File Your Prior Year Tax Return Now

It’s not too late to file your taxes. Life is never put on hold, even for tax season. Before you know it, the April and even October deadline fly right by. Then, you forget to file it next tax season and then the season after that. However, although the deadlines go by, you should still […]

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missed 2018 tax deadline

Did You Miss The 2018 Tax Deadline?

Time waits for no one, especially the tax season. With the year ending soon, another tax season is on the way. If you’re stuck trying to figure out what the next steps are for the missed 2018 tax deadline, keep reading. Can you still e-file your 2018 tax return? Although April 15, 2019, was the […]

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Standard Tax Deduction

How Your Taxes Will Change in 2020

  It’s almost time for another tax season! Believe it or not, the 2020 tax season begins January 27, 2020. The worst feeling is scrambling last-minute to find your tax documents. Why not put your mind at ease by going over information you need to know to file your 2019 taxes? Here are the tax […]

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