Ines Zemelman

Determining whether you need to file a tax return in 2026 depends on your 2025 gross income, filing status, age, dependency status, and special tax situations. For most non-dependent taxpayers under age 65, the minimum income is $15,750 for single filers, $31,500 for married filing jointly, and $23,625 for head of household. The IRS fil...

Schedule 1 (Form 1040) is a supplemental IRS form that US taxpayers attach to Form 1040 to report additional income not listed on the main return and to claim above-the-line deductions that reduce Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). The IRS introduced Schedule 1 in its current two-part format in 2018, when ...

The taxation of foreign dividends can be complex for US taxpayers, especially expats who invest globally. Tax obligations and withholding requirements vary, but proper reporting helps you avoid double taxation and stay c...

When it comes to taxes, US citizens living abroad often ask the same question: Should I itemize my deductions or take the standard deduction? Schedule A (Form 1040) is a valuable tool for taxpayers who want to maximize their deductions by list...

Having covered the full mechanics of the Trump Account, its comparison with 529, what to do when your child turns 18, down to the exit strategies in case you are no longer interested, article 8 in our ...

This article compares Trump Accounts to the traditional ways families have saved for children: regular savings accounts, UGMA/UTMA custodial accounts, and trusts. The question every parent asks I can already open a savings account in my child's name at any bank. I can set up a custodial account. I can create a trust.&nbs...