The guides you'll need
Each one is plain-English and paired with a free tool.
W-2 Easy Guide
Understand every box on your W-2, from wages to Box 12 codes.
From every employer you worked for — the core of most returns.
W-2 box decoderw2easyguide.com →1099 Easy Guide
Taxes for freelancers, contractors, and gig workers, without the jargon.
For freelance, gig, or contract income you earned.
Self-employment tax calculator1099easyguide.com →Estimated Tax Easy Guide
Quarterly estimated taxes made simple, with the safe-harbor rule that avoids penalties.
Paid quarterly taxes? Reconcile them on your return.
Safe-harbor calculatorestimatedtaxeasyguide.com →FAFSA Easy Guide
Apply for federal student aid with confidence, and never miss your state deadline.
A student or parent? Your tax info feeds the FAFSA for aid.
State-deadline lookupfafsaeasyguide.com →