Beginner’s Guide to Taxes

If you’re trying to actually understand what you’re filing this year, we’ve got your back. This guide is your shortcut to making taxes simple, clear and not soul-crushing.

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Here’s Some of What You’ll Learn

  • How Taxes Actually Work

    Get a breakdown of the how and why behind income taxes—and in English, not IRS mumbo jumbo.

  • What Forms You Really Need

    W-2s, 1099s and other alphabet-number soup—find out what forms matter and what to do with them.

  • How to Save More Money

    Find out how to lower your tax bill through credits and deductions you may not even know you qualify for.

  • Tips for Self-Employment

    Side hustling or freelancing? We’ll help you handle quarterly taxes without losing sleep or your sanity.