Reid Kopald

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

US citizens living abroad can contribute to a Traditional or Roth IRA in 2026 as long as they have earned income not fully excluded by the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). The Roth IRA contribution limits 2026 amount is $7,500 p...

US citizens can usually receive Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor benefits abroad if they qualify and live in a country where the Social Security Administration can send payments. Retirement benefits generally require 40 credits; in 2026, 1 credit requires $1,890 of covered earnings, and 4 credits require $7,...