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Import W-2 and 1099 Forms Into TurboTax and HR Block: From Where?
A list of payroll providers and financial institutions from which you can import W-2 and 1099 Forms into TurboTax or H&R Block tax software.
Vanguard Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): YubiKey + Google Voice
Buy a security key and use it for two-factor authenticatioin with Vanguard. Use a Google Voice number as backup instead of SMS to your real mobile number.
Stop Tax Return Fraud: Sign Up for the IRS IP PIN Program
The IRS opened the Identity Protection PIN program to everyone. Sign up to stop someone from filing a fraudulent tax return in your name.
2021 $300 Charity Deduction For Non-Itemizers $600 Married
Congress passed a new stimulus bill before the Christmas weekend. Although President Trump wanted to raise the second stimulus check from $600 per person to $2,000 per person, he still signed the bill into law. Unlike the previous stimulus law — the CARES Act — this new law doesn’t have a catchy name. The law […]
See Your Social Security Benefits Estimate In an Interactive Chart
Social Security Administration added an interactive chart in the online account but a third-party tool still does a much better job.
529 Plan For High School Seniors and Students Already in College
When you child gets close to going to college, consider investing your 529 plan account in CDs or a stable value fund. Only some 529 plans offer them.
Pay Rent Electronically By Zelle: Daily Limit and Recurring Payments
Zelle works well for paying rent, but it can be a challenge to find a bank that allows a higher sending limit and supports scheduled automatic payments.
401k vs Pension: How To Get As Much From a 401k As a Pension
Next time you hear “people used to have a pension,” think “people used to save 15-20% of their pay.” Nothing stops you from doing so today, unless you don’t want to.
CARES Act Charity Donation Deduction: Ongoing or Only 2020?
CARES Act created a new above-the-line tax deduction for those who take the standard deduction. Is it ongoing or is it only for 2020?