Do I Qualify for the New Pass-Through Tax Deduction?

April 10, 2019

As part of tax law changes passed in 2017 (in effect for tax year 2018), there is a new tax deduction for self-employed workers called the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction (also known as the pass-through deduction).

What to Do if I Owe Taxes but Can’t Pay Them

March 29, 2019

If you owe taxes and can’t pay them, don’t panic. File your taxes by the deadline and learn about your options. The important thing is to pay what you can and make a plan.

Celebrating 50 Years of VITA

March 13, 2019

*Cross-posted from Off the Charts As we recognize the fourth annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Awareness Day today, we also celebrate 50 years of VITA. This IRS-sponsored program trains volunteers to help millions of low- and moderate-income people file their taxes by providing accurate, free, and trustworthy tax preparation assistance. VITA sites are located...

Rethinking Disability Outreach

March 7, 2019

You can’t tell whether someone has a disability just by looking at them. Disability includes a broad range of experiences. Blindness, deafness, and mobility impairment commonly come to mind when we think about the term “disability.” However, disability includes less visible conditions like chronic fatigue, intellectual disability, and mental illness.