Articles by Lance Cothern

Lance is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Virginia and he covers money management, budgeting, financial products, and more. He is also the founder of Money Manifesto, a personal finance blog, where he writes about his family's relationship with money. Education: B.B.A. in Accounting from James Madison University.

What Happens If You Miss the October 15th Extended Tax Filing Deadline? See what could happen if you've filed for a tax filing extension in still happen to miss the October 15th deadline, including the steps to take. How to Figure Out Your Federal Income Tax Bracket Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern How to Figure Out Your Federal Income Tax Bracket Each April, federal income tax returns are due for individuals. You fill out tax... How Bonuses Are Taxed by the IRS Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern How Bonuses Are Taxed by the IRS So you just received a bonus. You looked at your pay stub and realized more... Invested in Cryptocurrency? What You Need to Know for the Tax Season Learn what taxes apply if you‘ve invested or mined Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies when you file a tax return, including how to handle gains and losses. How to File an Amended Tax Return Find out what situations require you to file an amended tax return and learn how to file Form 1040X so that the IRS has the correct tax information from you. How to Prepare for Next Year’s Tax Filing Season Now Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern How to Prepare for Next Year’s Tax Filing Season Now You’ve just filed your tax return. The last thing you want to think about is next... What Non-U.S. Citizens Should Know About Filing U.S. Tax Returns and Paying Income Tax Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern What Non-U.S. Citizens Should Know About Filing U.S. Tax Returns and Paying Income Tax If you’re not a United States citizen but you earn income from the United States,... Can You File Taxes as Head of Household? Learn the Rules Use this guide to find out whether you can file your taxes with the head-of-household status based on your home costs and qualifying dependents or children. Kiddie Tax: How to Minimize a Child's Income Tax Learn about the kiddie tax and how a young child can minimize their taxes paid on earned and unearned income, including investments, dividends, and interest. What Are Each State's Income Tax Rates? Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern What Are Each State's Income Tax Rates? Every U.S. state has its own income tax rates, in addition to the federal taxes...