Tax Forms

New Year’s Resolution: Get Up to Speed on New IRA Rollover Rule April 19, 2023 12:52 PM   |  

As new IRS rules on IRA rollover distributions take effect in 2015, it’s important investors understand the implications for taxes and retirement planning.

5 min read  |  IRA & 401k Plans
Tax Deductions: Should I Take the Standard Deduction or Itemize? April 19, 2023 12:24 PM   |  

Tax deductions: standard or itemized? With tax law changes, which decision makes sense for you? Learn more at TD Ameritrade.

3 min read  |  Income Tax
2020 Tax Brackets and Tax Deductions: Silver Linings from COVID-19 Hardships April 19, 2023 12:20 PM   |  

Two COVID-19 stimulus bills plus new tax deductions make the 2020 tax year different. Understand these changes and how they impact your income tax before you file.

5 min read  |  Income Tax
Looking for a Stress-Free Tax Filing for 2021? Try Our Tax Checklist April 19, 2023 11:29 AM   |  

Ready to start your 2021 tax preparation? Keep these five things in mind and refer to this tax checklist as you prepare.

5 min read  |  Tax Strategy
Trade for a Living: Mark-to-Market & Trader Taxes February 7, 2023 10:19 AM   |  

Trade for a living? Get info to stay out of trouble with the IRS. Learn about mark-to-market and unique trader taxes that impact full-time traders’ bottom lines.

4 min read  |  Income Tax
Is the 1040-SR Tax Form Right for You? If You’re a Senior, It Could Be January 31, 2023 10:09 AM   |  

What is the 1040-SR form? If you're going to be 65 or older at the start of 2023, you can file your taxes with this form. Here's everything you need to know.

5 min read  |  Income Tax
Taxes Not Done? When to Consider & How to File a Tax Extension January 9, 2023 1:19 PM   |  

Still working on your 2022 taxes? TD Ameritrade can help you understand how to file a tax extension, the tax extension deadline, and how long a tax extension is good for.

3 min read  |  Income Tax
Traders and Taxes: Special Tax Treatment for Special Situations December 12, 2022 11:18 AM   |  

Be aware of special tax rules, such as gains, losses, and mark-to-market rules for traders and those who invest in certain derivatives.

6 min read  |  Income Tax
Prime Season for Tax Return Fraud, Perhaps Now More than Ever April 12, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

Tax return fraud seems to be worse amid stimulus payments and COVID-19 programs. Here are some tips for protecting yourself and taking quick action if suspicions rise.

2 min read  |  Tax Strategy
Get Real-Time Tax Document Alerts October 15, 2020 11:19 AM   |  

Am I getting a 1099 from TD Ameritrade, and if so, when? Our call centers field this question countless times each January. Now you can sign up to receive this info via text and push notification.

5 min read  |  Mobile Apps
Wash Sales and Other Loose Ends: End-of-Year Tax Planning for Traders and Investors September 24, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

Tax planning as the year’s end approaches? Traders and investors should know how wash sales, constructive sales, short positions, and Section 1256 contracts could affect taxes.

7 min read  |  Tax Strategy
Excited About Your Tax Refund? It May Not Be Worth the Deferred Earnings March 17, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

Tax refund time can seem like a bonanza, but it’s not free money. It’s your money, and you’ve been loaning it, interest free, to Uncle Sam.

5 min read  |  Income Tax
Go Paperless This Tax Season: Electronic Tax Forms from TD Ameritrade January 3, 2020 10:00 AM   |  

Reduce your carbon footprint and clear out your filing cabinet. Going paperless with e-delivery of your tax forms can streamline your tax season.

5 min read  |  Income Tax
Taxable Interest Income: Forms, Exceptions and Other Info December 31, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Yay! You have interest income but what about the taxes on the interest income? Learn about taxable interest from TD Ameritrade.

3 min read  |  Income Tax
Tax Liability in an IRA? Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI) March 21, 2018 8:00 PM   |  

Publicly traded or private partnerships within the IRA can create UBTI or unrelated business taxable income. Learn how to report this information when filing taxes.

2 min read  |  Tax Forms
Taxpayer, Know Thy Deductions: Tax Deductible Basics and Tips March 16, 2018 12:00 AM   |  

Learn what a tax deduction is, what items may be tax-deductible, and more tax basics you can use to potentially reduce your taxes.

5 min read  |  Income Tax
On the Tax Return Starting Block? Here's How to File Your Taxes March 15, 2018 8:00 PM   |  

It's tax season. If this is your first year, you have a lot to learn about how to file your taxes. Learn tips, tricks, and how-to at TD Ameritrade.

3 min read  |  Income Tax
Go Paperless This Tax Season: E-Delivery of Documents February 7, 2018 11:00 PM   |  

Introducing Electronic Delivery Tax Documents at TD Ameritrade. Learn more about your document delivery preferences.

2 min read  |  Web Platform
It's Harvest Time: Potentially Grow Your Savings Using DRIP November 28, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRiP) is the process of automatically reinvesting dividends received into additional whole and fractional shares of the company.

4 min read  |  Web Platform
5 Things to Get Ready for Tax Time January 5, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

As the new year begins, it’s time once again to prepare for tax season. Here are five tips to help.

2 min read  |  Income Tax
Ditch the Shoebox: Tax Records You Can Safely Shred April 14, 2015 8:01 PM   |  

The IRS three-year rule generally dictates how long you should curate your tax record clutter. Home-related records are one of the exceptions—plan to keep most of these documents, or an electronic record, as long as you live there.

3 min read  |  Tax Strategy

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