01/29/2024
Tax Filing Season Begins
The 2024 Tax Filing Season opens today, January 29th, 2024, for your 2023 returns. Here are some tips to make your tax filing season easier.
Gather Documents Showing Wage, Business And Other Income:
If you work as an employee, you should receive a W-2 from your employer(s) by early February, showing your earnings for the year and the total tax withheld from your paychecks. If you are self-employed (including gig economy work) or own a business, you may also receive 1099 forms from your clients showing fees paid to you.
Interest and dividend income, along with royalties from past work, are also reported on 1099 forms. Recipients of unemployment benefits and/or taxable Social Security benefits should receive a year-end statement detailing these payments as well. Store all of these documents with your tax records.
Organize Records Of Other Potentially Taxable Transactions:
The sale of major assets like stock, a house or any other “big ticket” item may yield a taxable capital gain. Many cryptocurrency transactions (such as buying and selling Bitcoin) also have tax implications, since the IRS classifies cryptocurrencies as property. Make sure you have complete records of all your significant financial and property transactions during 2023.
Start Early:
Assemble your records and file your taxes early. If issues come up, you'll have much more time to resolve them. A tax professional can help you with identifying and organizing your documents as well as filing your tax return.