by Matterhorn Tax Team | Oct 23, 2026 | Finances
Choosing your tax filing status may seem like one of the simpler boxes on Form 1040, but it can affect nearly every part of your federal income tax return. Your filing status can influence: Whether you are required to file a return Your federal income tax brackets...
by Matterhorn Tax Team | Oct 16, 2026 | Taxes
Giving to organizations you care about can make a meaningful difference in your community– and, when the IRS requirements are met, charitable contributions may also provide valuable tax benefits. The part many taxpayers overlook is the paperwork. Making a generous...
by Matterhorn Tax Team | Oct 9, 2026 | Taxes
Seeing an envelope from the IRS in your mailbox can create instant anxiety. Before assuming you are being audited or that something has gone terribly wrong, remember that the IRS sends notices and letters for many different reasons. You may receive an IRS notice...
by Matterhorn Tax Team | Oct 2, 2026 | Taxes
Opening your mailbox and seeing an envelope from the IRS can make your stomach drop. Before assuming the worst, remember that not every IRS notice means you are being audited, penalized, or sent to collections. The IRS sends notices and letters for many different...
by Matterhorn Tax Team | Sep 25, 2026 | Finances, Taxes
Most of us do not particularly enjoy thinking about taxes in March or April– let alone during summer. But that is exactly why a mid-year tax check-up can be so valuable. By the time you prepare your tax return, the tax year has already ended. Your income has been...
