Welcome to our Taxes category, where we provide valuable resources to help you navigate the often daunting world of taxes with ease and confidence. Whether you’re seeking screen reader accessible tax software or looking for tips to protect yourself from scams, you’ll find the tools and information you need right here. Our goal is to take the stress and confusion out of tax season, turning it into a manageable and straightforward part of your annual routine.
In this episode of the Penny Forward podcast, hosts Chris Peterson and MOe Carpenter are joined by Cody Bair, a blind CPA from Colorado who specializes in research and development tax credits. With co-host Liz Bottner attending the American Council of the Blind D.C. Leadership Conference, the conversation is focused on understanding taxes from a…
This week we discussed many documents you may want to keep around for taxes, and how you may be storing them. This conversation will continue next week. Recording Guest members and site visitors will need to upgrade or create an account to get access to this recording. To enjoy this content, simply sign up…
If you’re like me, always on the lookout for ways to make a little extra cash, then you’ve come to the right place. As blind people, we might not have the option to hop in a car and drive for Uber, but that doesn’t mean our entrepreneurial dreams should be limited. With a bit of…
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson With the holiday spirit in full swing, I can’t help but think about one of my all-time favorite Christmas movies – “A Christmas Story.” You know, the one with Ralphie Parker and his obsession with that Red Ryder air rifle. Incase you haven’t seen it,…
This week’s episode of the Penny Forward Podcast features a tour of the nonprofit”s first online course, “Taking On Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide To The Foreign Language Of Taxes.” Penny Forward’s CEO, Chris Peterson, provides an overview of the course, which was launched with the company’s membership program in March 2022. The course covers important tax concepts, how…
Introduction When it comes to filing taxes, having all the necessary documents and information is crucial. However, sometimes you may find that you are missing a W-2 or Form 1099 or that the information on these forms is incorrect. Here’s what you need to do in these situations: Contact your employer, payer, or issuing agency…
Tax Documents, What You Need Last week we walked through the process of ordering an accessible credit report in large print, Braille, or audio using the automated telephone service at 1 (877) 332-8228. This week we continued to talk about money moves you can make to kick off 2023 as we talked about taxes. Tax…
Tax Tip 2023-04, January 11, 2023 Many taxpayers make quarterly estimated tax payments during the year to stay current on their taxes. Anyone who paid too little tax in 2022 needs to make a fourth quarter payment on or before January 17 to avoid an unexpected potential tax bill or penalty when they file in…
Many people take up gig work on a part-time or full-time basis, often through a digital platform like an app or website. Gig work, such as selling goods online, renting out property, or providing other on-demand work, is taxable and must be reported as income on the worker’s tax return. Here are some things gig…