What is a state tax ID number, and what is it for? A state tax ID number is sometimes called a state employer ID, state EIN or state tax registration. It’s assigned by a state to identify a business ...

A Tax Identification Number (TIN) is required for all entities to file tax returns. Individuals use their Social Security Number (SSN) as their TIN for personal taxes. Businesses need unique TINs, ...

Most taxpayers will be in for a pleasant surprise when they prepare their federal income tax returns for 2025. Last July’s big budget bill made a number of changes to the tax code.

New year, new tax filing. Filing taxes may not be the easiest task, especially with its time-consuming forms and applications. Whether you file with help from a professional or on your own, ...

Kemberley Washington is a former staff writer at Forbes Advisor and provides consumer-friendly tax tips for individuals and businesses. Her work goes beyond tax articles. She has been instrumental in ...

Adjusted gross income is a tax term everyone should understand. Also known as AGI, it has ramifications that extend beyond the tax season. “People are asking you all the time for your adjusted gross ...

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If you don’t know what Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) is, you’re not alone. This relatively new tax began a little over a decade ago but the number of taxpayers subject to the tax has increased. For ...