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Posted inin W-9

W-9 vs W-8: A Simple Guide for U.S. Businesses Paying International Contractors

If you’re running a U.S. business and working with freelancers or contractors, taxes already feel like enough of a puzzle. Now add international contractors into the mix—and suddenly forms like...

Posted byCharles Hardy
April 17, 2026
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Posted inin Form 94x Series
Payroll Forms

How TaxBandits Simplifies Form 941 Filing for Businesses

Learn how TaxBandits simplifies Form 941 filing with an easy-to-use platform, automated calculations, error checks, and secure IRS e-filing for businesses.

Posted byAnna Bowie
April 13, 2026
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Posted inin Tax Tips

Tax Day Checklist: How to Prepare for Your Income Tax Filing

Every year, Tax Day arrives like a deadline you knew was coming—yet somehow still feels rushed. Whether you’re filing for the first time or have done it a dozen times,...

Posted byCharles Hardy
April 7, 2026
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Posted inin Extensions

Form 4868 Instructions: A Step-by-Step Guide to File Individual Tax Extensions

Filing your taxes doesn’t always go as planned. Maybe you’re still waiting on documents. Maybe your numbers aren’t fully ready. Or maybe you just need more time to review everything...

Posted byCharles Hardy
April 7, 2026
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Posted inin Payroll Forms

What to Do If You Receive an IRS Notice for Form 941

Got an IRS notice for Form 941? Don’t stress—TaxBandits includes tax protection to help you handle notices seamlessly alongside your filing.

Posted byAnna Bowie
April 6, 2026
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Posted inin Form 1099 Series

Form 1098-T Reporting Requirements for Educational Institutions

Every year, eligible educational institutions are required to file Form 1098-T, the Tuition Statement, with the IRS and furnish a copy to their enrolled students. While it may seem like...

Posted byCharles Hardy
March 30, 2026
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Posted inin 1042 Forms

1042-S Error Slip By? Here’s How to Complete a 1042-S Correction

You recently finished filing your business’s 1042-S forms, and now… You realize there’s an error. This is an awful feeling, especially right after you cleared time from your busy schedule...

Posted byAnna Bowie
March 25, 2026
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Posted inin Form 1099 Series

Form 1099-B Reporting Framework: How the IRS Tracks Securities and Barter Transactions

Form 1099-B, formally titled Proceeds From Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions, is an information return filed by brokers and barter exchanges directly with the IRS. The taxpayer doesn’t file it;...

Posted byCharles Hardy
March 24, 2026
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Posted inin Form 1099 Series

What is Form 1099-LTC? Reporting Requirements for Long-Term Care Benefits

If you’re an insurance company, governmental unit, or viatical settlement provider paying long-term care benefits, Form 1099-LTC is your reporting responsibility, and getting it right matters. Form 1099-LTC is an...

Posted byCharles Hardy
March 20, 2026
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