As you prepare to file your taxes in advance of the April 15 deadline, you may be wondering about certain terminology. For instance, the 1040 form that most people use to file their federal income ...

If you’re diving into the world of taxes, starting a business, or filling out financial paperwork, you’ve likely come across the terms EIN and TIN. While they may sound similar, these two tax ...

Keeping your personal and business expenses separate is crucial as a business owner, and an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the best way to do so. An EIN number can help you keep your Social ...

Scammers can make good money by selling you something you can actually get for free—like government services. The Federal Trade Commission is alerting consumers to fraudulent websites that are ...

I’ve written earlier columns about consumers and businesses being tricked into paying fees for government documents or services they can get for free or at a much lower cost from a government agency ...