What is alimony?

Alimony refers to court-ordered payments awarded to a spouse or former spouse within a separation or divorce agreement. Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, alimony or separate maintenance payments are not deductible from the income of the payer spouse, or includable in the income of the receiving spouse, if made under a divorce or separation agreement executed after Dec. 31, 2018. This also applies [...]

Do I have to file a tax return?

Use Chart A, B, or C located on page 9 in Form 1040 Instructions to see if you are required to file a tax return. Even if you do not otherwise have to file a return, you should file one to get a refund of any federal income tax withheld. You should also file if you are eligible for any of the following credits: Earned Income credit Additional Child tax credit Refunable American Opportunity [...]

How do I contact the social security office?

You can contact the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213. You may also call the local Social Security Administration office for your area. They can let you know via telephone what you may need to bring to their office. They can also answer any questions you may have about Social Security. For more information on contacting the Social Security Administration, please visit their [...]

Do I need to file form 8275-R?

Form 8275-R is used by taxpayers and income tax preparers to disclose positions taken on a tax return that are contrary to Treasury regulations. The form is filed to avoid the portions of the accuracy-related penalty due to disregard of regulations or to a substantial understatement of income tax if the return position has a reasonable basis. It can also be used for disclosures relating to the [...]

What is Form 8275 and do I need to file it?

Form 8275 is used by taxpayers and income tax return preparers to disclose items or positions, except those taken contrary to a regulation, that are not otherwise adequately disclosed on a tax return to avoid certain penalties. The form is filed to avoid the portions of the accuracy-related penalty due to disregard of rules or a substantial understatement of income tax if the return position has [...]