This page explains the standards behind every article, so you can judge how much to trust it.
Sourcing
- Primary sources first. IRS.gov forms, instructions, publications, Tax Topics, FAQs and newsroom releases are our main sources. State pages rely on state revenue agency sites.
- Name the year. When a number is tied to a tax year, we say which one and where it comes from. If we are not confident of a figure, we describe the rule generally and flag “figures change yearly — verify at IRS.gov.”
- No invented data. We do not make up statistics, quotes, reviews or testimonials. If we do not have a number, we do not give one.
- Link to the official page for each topic so you can check the rule yourself.
What we publish
Evergreen explainers, how-tos, checklists, lists and state overviews aimed at everyday filers. We do not publish personalized advice, tax-avoidance schemes, or predictions about legislation as if they were settled.
Updates and corrections
Tax pages are reviewed when the IRS announces annual inflation adjustments (typically in the fall), at the start of each filing season, and when major legislation passes. Each page displays its last-updated date. To report an error, use the contact page; confirmed errors are corrected promptly.
Authors and expertise
We do not claim professional credentials we do not hold. Fadal Abdul writes and maintains this site. He is not a CPA, attorney or enrolled agent; his method is to research from IRS.gov and official state sources and explain them in plain English. No page claims review by an outside professional. Where a topic is complex, we tell you when to consult a CPA, enrolled agent or tax attorney.
Advertising and independence
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