How do I apply for my next COVID assistance check? I received the first one, $600, but the others have not come. I did not file a tax return as my son claims me as a dependent. He gets nothing for me and the money has dried up. Do I have to file separately and if so, how?

May 22nd, 2023

I was born in the US but never lived there and am planning to go back and work in the US. I have dual citizenship and work and pay taxes in another country. I'm not sure how to start getting back into the US tax system without getting penalties. I am currently 32 years old, have no dependents, and have never filed taxes before. Last year, due to COVID, I made around $9.4k in Thailand. I have a US passport and Social Security number. How should I proceed to avoid penalties and properly re-enter the US tax system?

December 26th, 2024

What distribution codes could show on the 1099-Rs for Roth funds accidentally moved to a traditional IRA from a 401K? From the 401K folks, and also from the receiving IRA folks if I move or pull those funds out.

October 5th, 2024

Why am I not eligible for advance child tax credit when I claimed my 2-year-old daughter on my 2020 tax return?

April 16th, 2024

I reside in Costa Rica and filed my 2019 return in April 2020, including Form 2555 for exemption of foreign earned income. My sole income is from a Costa Rican teachers' pension plan, which is taxed by the Costa Rican government. The IRS is now notifying me that I must pay over $5000 by August 12th, but I believe I made a mistake on one of the forms. What should I do to correct this and avoid paying the amount due?

June 11th, 2024