Real tax and accounting questions, answered by the FindCPA team and verified CPAs.

I forgot to add ~3k in interest generated by Treasury Direct I-Bonds in 2024. Should I amend and pay the taxes now, or wait to see if this ever gets back to me? What’s the likelihood that the IRS gets back to me? Marginal tax rate for that year was 35%. Congrats on starting this site!

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October 5, 2026

Amend, but confirm the interest was actually taxable in 2024. I bond interest is typically deferred by default, so it's…

I was gifted my mother’s wedding rings prior to her death in 2021. When I recently had them appraised, I was shocked. They appraised at $18,000. If I sell them now, should I declare the sale to the IRS?

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September 20, 2026