Form 8832—Entity Classification Election is the IRS form for eligible entities to set the tax classification for federal tax purposes. The tax classification of an eligible entity can be a corporation, partnership, or entity disregarded as separate from the entity’s owner. However, before an entity files Form 8832, there is one thing that needs to … Read more
Form 8863—Education Credits must be claimed if a taxpayer is going to claim Lifetime Learning Credit on their federal income tax returns. You can claim up 20% of the first $10,000 of qualified education expenses in Lifetime Learning Credit. This equals to $2,000 per tax return. Although this gives taxpayers a well amount to reduce … Read more
Form 8843—Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals With a Medical Condition is for aliens. If you’re an alien who was present in the United States during under F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 visas, or a nonresident alien, file Form 8843. This is an information statement, not a tax return. You will file Form 8843 to … Read more
The Internal Revenue Service requires individuals who earn income that isn’t subject to withholding to estimate taxes and make federal estimated tax payments. A taxpayer who needs to make federal estimated tax payments can pay taxes online. This can be done through the IRS Direct Pay or using a debit or credit card. How you’re … Read more
How to File an IRS Form 8889 Form 8889 must be submitted with your tax return if your income exceeds $1500. Your taxable income and the amount of taxes owed are calculated using the form. A schedule or document must be included with this form. Include all your programs and documents, along with any deductions … Read more
Information returns must be filed by the deadline to both the recipient and the IRS. If you’re running a business, there is a high chance that you are going to file a few. Some of the examples of information returns include Forms 1099, 1098, and 1097. Each information return has its own deadlines but generally, … Read more
Family and Medical Leave Act or better known as FMLA is the federal law that allows employees to go on job-protected leave. Sometimes, FMLA can be denied by employers. Table of Contents This can happen due to several reasons but an employer can’t just deny an employee from using FMLA leave. For this, the employer … Read more
DA 31 Form—Request and Authority for Leave is the Army form used for providing information about leave. All members of the U.S. Army must file the DA 31 Form for requesting leave. You can think of this as the military version of FMLA forms. A DA 31 must be filed by members of the Army … Read more
DS 160 Form—Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form is the U.S. Department of State—Bureau of Consular Affairs form that needs to be filed by visitors who are applying for a nonimmigrant visa. This form must be filed by those who are going to temporary travel to the United States as well as those who are traveling … Read more
Form WH 380 F—Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member’s Serious Health Condition under the FMLA is for employees who need to leave to take care of a family member. Fill out Form WH 380 F. If you’re an employee, you can fill out both Sections I and II. However, Section II must be … Read more