Do You Have to Receive an IRS Explanation When Rolling Over a 401(k) or IRA? — What Notice 2026-13 Actually Requires
IRS Notice 2026-13 explains when rollover disclosures are required and how they protect taxpayers
Why the IRS Requires Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments (2026)
A practical explanation of why the IRS enforces quarterly Estimated Tax timing, how Safe Harbor benchmarks reduce underpayment penalty exposure, and how EAs manage payments without overpaying cash.
Why Do You Need a Business Bank Account After Getting an EIN?(Updated: Jan 2026)
How to open a U.S. business bank account after receiving an EIN, with documents, bank tips, and common pitfalls.
What Really Happens If You Don’t Name a Guardian in Your U.S. Will? — 5 Risks Parents Rarely See (Updated: Jan 2026)
Failing to name a guardian can trigger court delays, family disputes, and tax issues for minor children.
CPT vs OPT for F-1 Students: Does Using CPT Affect Your OPT? (Tax & Status Guide for 2025 Income)
CPT vs OPT explained for F-1 students, including the 12-month rule, tax filing, and FICA refund issues.
Does a Child’s Job Avoid Kiddie Tax? — 2025 Earned Income Rules Every Parent Should Know (Updated: Jan 2026)
Does a child’s job avoid Kiddie Tax? Learn how earned income, unearned income, and the self-support test affect Kiddie Tax in 2025.
How Are Dividends Taxed in the U.S.? — Qualified vs Ordinary vs Capital Gain vs Return of Capital (2025 · Updated: Jan 2026)
U.S. dividends in 2025 are taxed differently depending on classification, affecting both current and future taxes.
F-1 Student Tax Filing: The Most Common 1040-NR Mistakes to Avoid (2025 Tax Return · Updated: Jan 2026)
Avoid common 1040-NR mistakes for F-1 students: residency errors, treaty lines, Form 8843, and investment/crypto traps
Is Leaving Everything to a Child at Age 18 Really Safe? — Probate Risks, Trust Design, and Smarter Inheritance Planning
Why leaving everything to a child at age 18 can backfire, and how trusts and probate-aware planning reduce risk.
Do F-1/J-1 Students Still File Form 8843 With No Income? — Deadline & Mailing Address (2025 Tax Year · Updated: Jan 2026)
F-1/J-1 students often must file Form 8843 even with $0 income. Deadline, address, SSN/ITIN note, and pitfalls.