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Are Tips Taxable? How 'No Tax on Tips' Works
Working for tips is hard enough, and paying taxes on tips can make life even harder if you don’t know the rules. So are tips taxable? Here are the basics.
Jul 18, 2026
Form 1099-INT: What It Is, Who Gets One
A 1099-INT tax form is a record that someone paid you at least $10 in interest throughout the year. Here's what to do with it.
Jul 18, 2026
Form 1099-DIV: What It Is, Who Gets One
Form 1099-DIV is a record that financial institutions send to investors and the IRS to report dividends and distributions. Here's how it works and how to use it.
Jul 18, 2026
Tax-Deductible Donations: 2025-2026 Rules for Giving to Charity
Charitable contributions are generally tax-deductible if you itemize. The amount you can deduct may range from 20% to 60% of your adjusted gross income.
Jul 18, 2026
1031 Exchange: Definition and Rules
A 1031 exchange, named after Section 1031 of the tax code, can defer capital gains taxes on a sale of investment property by reinvesting in similar property.
Jul 18, 2026
IRS First-Time Penalty Abatement: What to Know
The first-time penalty abatement lets qualifying taxpayers remove a penalty from their record or get a refund for one they already paid.
Jul 18, 2026
How to Gift Stock
Learn how to gift stock through a Roth IRA or custodial brokerage account.
Jul 18, 2026
Estimated Tax Payments: How They Work and 2026 Due Dates
Estimated tax payments are common for the self-employed or those not withholding enough. Estimated taxes are typically due April 15, June 16, Sept. 15 and Jan. 15.
Jul 18, 2026
How Are Dividends Taxed? 2025-2026 Dividend Tax Rates
The dividend tax rate depends on the type of dividend. Nonqualified dividends are taxed at ordinary income tax rates. Qualified dividends are taxed at 0%, 15% or 20%.
Jul 18, 2026
Alternative Minimum Tax: Definition, How AMT Works in 2025 and 2026
The alternative minimum tax (AMT) ensures certain people pay a minimum amount of income tax. AMT rates are 26% or 28%. See who pays.
Jul 18, 2026
What Is Schedule A? Claiming Itemized Deductions in 2025 and 2026
Schedule A is an IRS form used to claim itemized deductions on a tax return (Form 1040). See how to fill it out, how to itemize tax deductions and helpful tips.
Jul 18, 2026
Section 179 Deduction: Rules in 2025 and 2026
The Section 179 deduction limit is $1,250,000 in 2025 and $2,560,000 in 2026. It lets businesses deduct the cost of some assets immediately rather than over time.
Jul 18, 2026