# Taxes
Summary of Free Ways to File Taxes in the US [Updated 2023.2]
If your tax situation is fairly simple, there’s no need to spend a lot on expensive tax software or hire a CPA. Free tax filing options are often more than enough. Below, we’ll sha...
What tax forms do U.S. banks issue? Do you need to file taxes?
In the United States, if you have income, you need to think about taxes — and income from banks is no exception....
How Should You Report Taxes on US Stock Investments?
A lot of people invest in stocks in the US. This article provides a simple overview of the tax filing issues related to US stock investing under different immigration and tax statu...
Introduction to U.S. Retirement Accounts: 401(k) and IRA
After working in the United States, you’ll encounter some common retirement accounts, such as an employer-sponsored 401(k) and a personal IRA. The main purpose of these accounts is...
Chase Reissued Some 2019 or 2020 Credit Card-Related 1099-MISC Forms; You May Need to Amend Your Taxes
According to reports from DOC and the US Credit Card Guide forum, Chase has recently reissued 2019 or 2020 1099-MISC tax forms to some users. The reason appears to be that certain...
Guide to Saving Account Cash Management in the US
For people who are more risk-averse, putting extra cash into low-risk savings options that fit their needs can be a smart move. It’s also best to balance higher-risk and lower-risk...
TurboTax to Pay Users $114M Over Misleading Ads
According to CNBC, Turbo Tax will pay a total of $114,000,000 in compensation to users. The company advertised free tax filing, but during the process it steered users toward paid...
TaxAct E-File: Prior-Year AGI Is Required, and If You Didn’t File, Enter 0
For TaxAct tax filing, including support for NRA e-filing, please see: TaxAct tax software supports NRA online e-filing (E-File) and free filing for RA [Updated 2022.3: AMEX Offer...
U.S. Stimulus Payments: How can I receive the COVID-19 stimulus check? [Updated 2021.3: a new round of $1,400 payments and relief]
A third round of stimulus payments is likely coming soon: $1,400 per person. The eligibility rules are fairly similar to the previous rounds, so you can use those as a reference. T...
Don’t Forget to Claim a Tax Refund on China-Sourced Income: Use the App to File for Your 2020 Taxes
China’s annual tax refund filing for domestic income has started. Don’t forget about it. Students and lower-income taxpayers in particular may be able to get a meaningful refund ba...
An Introduction to Real Estate Investing in the United States
I know that for many people, buying a rental property still feels far off. But real estate itself requires a lot of preparation, and it often takes a year or two of learning before...