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What are the tax implications of working remotely from another state?

I live in California but my employer is in New York. I work remotely full-time. Do I need to file taxes in both states? How does this work?

How do I claim the Child Tax Credit for 2025?

I have two children under 17. What is the current Child Tax Credit amount and how do I claim it?

What documentation do I need for charitable deductions?

I donated to several charities this year. What receipts or documentation do I need to keep for my tax return?

How does the R&D tax credit work for small businesses?

My startup is doing research and development. Can we claim the R&D tax credit? What qualifies?

What is the difference between an LLC and S-Corp for taxes?

I'm starting a business and trying to decide between LLC and S-Corp. What are the tax implications of each?

How do I report cryptocurrency gains on my tax return?

I sold some Bitcoin this year and made a profit. Do I need to report this as capital gains? What forms do I need to fill out?

Can I deduct home office expenses as a W-2 employee?

I work from home full-time but I'm still a W-2 employee. Can I deduct my home office expenses on my 2025 tax return?

What is the deadline for quarterly estimated tax payments?

I'm self-employed and need to make quarterly payments. When are these due throughout the year?

Can I deduct student loan interest if I'm self-employed?

I pay student loan interest each month. Can I deduct this as a self-employed person?

What are the rules for 1031 exchanges in real estate?

I want to sell my rental property and buy another one. How can I defer capital gains using a 1031 exchange?

Should I file jointly or separately after getting married?

I got married in 2025. What are the pros and cons of filing jointly vs separately?

¿Necesito presentar una declaración si solo recibí Seguro Social?

Estoy jubilado y mi único ingreso son los beneficios del Seguro Social que totalizan alrededor de $18,000 por año. ¿Necesito presentar una declaración de impuestos?

¿Qué es la depreciación y cómo funciona para activos comerciales?

Compré equipo para mi negocio por valor de $50,000. Alguien mencionó la depreciación pero no entiendo cómo funciona. ¿Alguien puede explicar?

¿Puedo deducir los intereses de préstamos estudiantiles?

Pagué $2,500 en intereses de préstamos estudiantiles el año pasado. ¿Es esto deducible y hay límites de ingresos que deba conocer?

¿Qué es la deducción estándar vs deducciones detalladas?

Estoy tratando de decidir si tomar la deducción estándar o detallar. ¿Cómo determino qué opción es mejor para mí?

Beatriz Castro

Jan 7, 2026

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