IRS Form W9 is similar to the Form W-4 that is used for employees, but does not lead to withholding. What is a W9 Form? Form W-9 is used to request a tax identification number and other information that can later be used to populate tax forms such as 1099s. When do you Use a [...]
Lots of our Free Money deals focus on sign-up bonuses or cash back rewards for credit cards. With tax season in full force, I asked Madison recently if sign up bonuses and credit card rewards are taxable. It’s sometimes surprising to see what counts as taxable income. Thankfully, the tax rules for credit card rewards [...]
If you choose to itemize your deductions, you must fill out the Schedule A and submit it with your Form 1040. How to Fill Out Schedule A Before you complete the Schedule A you should gather all documentation of your deductions – receipts, forms provided to you by financial or governmental institutions, etc. You must [...]
I just signed up for the Discover More no fee balance transfer card. I was excited to start earning 5% cash back on certain categories. But I was even MORE thrilled when I got an offer for 2% bonus cash back during my birthday month – it makes turning 25 just a little less scary! [...]
I can’t tell you how many times recently I have been caught without something I needed. I don’t have a car and rely on public transportation and/or walking to get me anywhere I need to go. While it works most of the time, getting anywhere requires a little bit of planning – not great if [...]
