Automatic 6-Month Tax Extension: Why Some Taxpayers Use It
Many people think a tax extension is only for those who are late or unorganized. In reality, a 6‑month extension
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F‑1 + OPT: 5‑Year Rule and Education Tax Credit Traps
Many F‑1 visa students working in the U.S. under OPT are surprised to learn that they cannot claim U.S. education
Continue readingThe Housing Market Is Finally Working Better for Buyers
Information in this post comes from “The Housing Market Is Swinging Toward Buyers,” The Wall Street Journal, February 2, 2026,
Continue readingThe Coming AI Shift in Accounting
Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how adults work in nearly every field. Not long ago, computer science professionals enjoyed high
Continue readingWhy Fact-Checking and Asking the Right Questions Matter More Than Ever
We live in a time when almost anyone can post anything online — whether it’s true or not. Our screens
Continue readingForm 8843: Why International Students Must File It Even With No U.S. Income
Many international students are surprised to learn that they may still have a U.S. tax filing obligation even if they
Continue readingIRS view: Resident vs Nonresident alien
From the IRS perspective, anyone who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national is an “alien,” and then that
Continue readingWhen a Loss Isn’t a Loss Yet: Understanding Wash Sales
A young IT professional—let’s call him Alex—walked into a tax office frustrated and confused. “I sold a stock at a
Continue readingWhy Form 1099-NEC matters for landlords
One of my tax clients started renting out the upper floor of his home. Before his tenants moved in, he
Continue readingA CPA does more than file a return. The right CPA helps you understand where you are—and where you are going.
Many people ask the same question first when tax season arrives: “How much do you charge?” To be honest, most
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