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BOI reporting in 2026: do small businesses still need to file?

FinCEN's beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirement no longer applies to US companies. ...

US taxes on the departing Australia superannuation payment (DASP): 2026 guide

US citizens and green card holders who received a DASP in 2025 generally address it on their 2025 Form 1040 filed in 2026. The gross payment and taxable amount are not always identical – IRS guidance generally permits recovery of documented after-tax cost, while Australian withholding may support a Form 1116 foreign tax credit. (...

Do churches pay taxes? A clear guide to exemptions, property, and filing

Usually no on federal income tax, but sometimes yes on other taxes. Most churches that qualify under section 501(c)(3) are not liable for federal income tax on donations, offerings, and other income tied to their religious mission. That is where the exemption ends. Several other tax categories can still apply. ...

Form 1310: A guide to claiming tax refunds for deceased taxpayers

IRS Form 1310 is used to claim a federal refund owed to someone who died, but it is not required in 2 common cases: a surviving spouse filing a joint return, or a court-appointed personal representative filing an origina...

What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion on FAFSA? A 2026 guide for expat families

If your child is applying for federal student aid and your family lives abroad, FAFSA treats your Foreign Earned Income Exclusion differently from how the IRS does – and that difference can significantly affect how much aid you q...

Do minors get taxes taken out of their paycheck?

Yes – minors get taxes taken out of their paycheck like adults if they earn more than the standard deduction. For tax year 2025, the filing threshold for a working teen is $15,750 in wages or $1,350 in unearned income. Most teens can claim Exempt on Form W-4 only if they had no federal income tax liability in the prior year and ex...