US Tax
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Self-Employed Tax Guide 2026: Quarterly Payments, Deductions, and the SE Tax
Self-employment tax is 15.3% on the first 176,100 USD of net SE income (12.4% SS + 2.9% Medicare). 2026 guide with quarterly payment schedule, top ded...
Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) 2026: Age 73 Rules and How to Avoid the 25% Penalty
RMD age is 73 in 2026 (rising to 75 in 2033). 2026 guide with the uniform lifetime table, calculation worked example, the new 25% penalty (was 50%), a...
QBI Deduction 2026: Section 199A Explained (with Sunset Watch)
Section 199A QBI deduction lets pass-through owners deduct up to 20% of qualified business income. 2026 guide: income limits, phase-outs, SSTB rules, ...
Mega Backdoor Roth 2026: Full Guide for High Earners
Mega backdoor Roth lets US high earners contribute up to 46,500 USD ADDITIONAL after-tax dollars into Roth via the 415(c) 70,000 USD limit. Full 2026 ...
Estimated Tax Payments 2026: The Quarterly Schedule (US)
Quarterly estimated tax dates for 2026: April 15, June 15, September 15, January 15. Full guide with safe harbor rules, the 110% test, and how to calc...
Crypto Tax Basics 2026: Every Event That Triggers a Tax Bill
Every crypto transaction is a taxable event in the US: sale, trade, swap, staking, mining, airdrop. 2026 guide with the cost basis methods, FIFO vs Sp...