Taxes and Finance: Those pesky delays

Parents living alone and having one or more dependent children may, under certain conditions, be considered “single parents”. This status confers advantages, in particular in terms of taxation and financial assistance. Here is how to fill out your tax return when you are a single parent and benefit from assistance from Caf.

Taxes and Finance: Those pesky delays

Wondering why your tax return is not finished? The delay can often come from one or two items that were overlooked and are needed to complete your tax return. Here are some of the most common: Missing statements. This includes all W-2s and 1099s, including any related to gambling winnings, income, interest, and mutual funds. Details on basis. If you sell stock, a house or other property, you need to provide the date you purchased the item, along…

The Internal Revenue Service expects to receive 46.2 million Income Tax returns this year and those who are required to submit the data and fail to complete the task pay a fine and may also have a pending Social Security Number (CPF). If the situation is not rectified, the taxpayer may be left without obtaining a new passport, taking out loans, and even being prevented from getting married. Read more (04/09/2025)