Personal tax rules affect filing status, dependents, income reporting, withholding, refunds, credits, deductions, and the forms attached to an individual return. This collection explains common federal tax questions for employees, families, retirees, investors, gig workers, and other individual taxpayers. Use these guides to understand what belongs on your return, which records support a tax position, how IRS processing can affect a refund, and when an amended return or professional review may be appropriate. Articles focused on specific IRS letters, notices, and transcript codes are organized separately under IRS Notices & Forms.
Most personal GoFundMe donations are not taxable income when contributors give from generosity and receive nothing in return. But “donation” is a platform label, not a federal tax classification. The IRS examines why the money was given and what the contributor expected. A personal gift may be excluded from the recipient’s gross income under IRS […]