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Category: Taxes
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.
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Podcast: Taxes With A Blind CPA with guest Cody Bair
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…
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Wednesday Workshop: Spring Cleaning Your Finances
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…
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Podcast: “Taking On Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide To Navigating the World of Taxes” – A Tour of Penny Forward’s Online Course with CEO Chris Peterson.
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…
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What To Do If You’re Missing Tax Forms
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…
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Wednesday Workshop: Filing Your Tax Return
Filing Your Tax Return By now you should’ve received most or all of the forms you need to complete and file your 2022 tax return. This week we talked about how to complete and file a tax return either by doing it yourself or by getting help from a tax professional. We also left time…
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IRS tax tip: Tax tips for gig economy entrepreneurs and workers
IRS Tax Tip 2023-05, January 12, 2023 In recent years, the gig economy has changed how people do business and provide services. Taxpayers must report their gig economy earnings on a tax return – whether they earned that money through a part-time, temporary or side gig. Read on www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-tips-for-gig-economy-entrepreneurs-and-workers
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Wednesday Workshop: Tax Documents, What You Need
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…
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IRS Tax tip: The deadline for the final 2022 estimated tax payment is January 17
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…
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IRS Tax Tip: Here are some things gig economy workers should know about their tax responsibilities
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…
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What people new to the workforce need to know about income tax withholding
For many new grads and other people entering the workforce for the first time, filling out new hire paperwork can be confusing—what’s a W-4, anyway? New employees should ensure they understand their tax situation and do some planning now, so they’re in good shape at tax time next year. It’s important to know the correct…