{"id":63738,"date":"2024-02-13T18:58:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T00:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resource-center.hrblock.com\/?page_id=63738"},"modified":"2024-04-18T11:24:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T16:24:17","slug":"taxes-101-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/taxes-101-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxes 101: A tax guide for beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-2up\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--2up is-2up-section  hrb-portal--padding-top-60 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-60\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-diy-header-jumbo-responsive\" id=\"h-taxes-101-a-tax-guide-for-beginners\">Taxes 101: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-hrb-logo-green-color\">A tax guide for beginners<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Taxes can be intimidating \u2014 especially if you\u2019re new to filing. It may feel like you need to know <em>all<\/em> about taxes the minute you become an adult. But, let\u2019s be real \u2014 you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\"><strong>Our take:<\/strong> Getting a handle on a few tax basics can help you crush your taxes with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/taxes-101-guide-hero.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/taxes-101-guide-hero.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/taxes-101-guide-hero-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/taxes-101-guide-hero-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/taxes-101-guide-hero-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/taxes-101-guide-hero-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/taxes-101-guide-hero-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-1up is-normal\" style=\"background-color:#00E9E9\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--1up is-1up-normal hrb-portal--padding-top-90 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-60\"><div data-g=\"a\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-diy-header-jumbo\" id=\"h-breaking-down-taxes-for-beginners\">Breaking down taxes for beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">So, how do taxes work anyway? Luckily, you don\u2019t have to be a tax expert to file your return. Whether you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/lifestyle\/tax-tips\/first-time-filers\/\">first-time tax filer<\/a> or have already filed a couple of returns, we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Get ready for a crash course in taxes 101, where we\u2019ll cover these essentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where (and when) do you start?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What determines how you\u2019re taxed?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can you pay less?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax uh-oh? What to do now<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-1up is-normal\" style=\"background-color:#f6f4e9\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--1up is-1up-inset-small hrb-portal--padding-top-90 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-60\"><div data-g=\"a\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-diy-header-jumbo\" id=\"h-file-confidently-with-h-amp-r-block-online\">File confidently with H&amp;R Block Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Did you know filers with simple tax situations can file for free? It\u2019s true! Learn more about how easy it is to file with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/online-tax-filing\/free-online-tax-filing\/\">H&amp;R Block Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-1up is-normal\" style=\"background-color:#f6f4e9\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--1up is-1up-normal hrb-portal--padding-top-0 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-90\"><div data-g=\"a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-productbox-large hrb-portal--large-product\"><div data-g=\"title\"><h2 class=\"is-style-diy-header-card\">File online <\/h2><p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Do your taxes&nbsp;from&nbsp;a&nbsp;smartphone or computer. We\u2019ll be&nbsp;with you&nbsp;every step of the way.<\/p><\/div><div data-g=\"cta\"><p class=\"is-style-diy-tiny-text is-prefix\">Starting at<\/p><p class=\"is-style-diy-price-text\">$0<\/p><p class=\"is-style-diy-tiny-text is-suffix\"><\/p><div class=\"button-box\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/account.hrblock.com\/\">Start for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div data-g=\"media\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/taxes-101-cta-image.jpg&quot;)\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-2up\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--2up is-2up-section  hrb-portal--padding-top-60 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-60\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-diy-header-jumbo\" id=\"h-when-and-where-do-i-start\">When (and where) do I start? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Surprise! Tax season doesn\u2019t start the same day each year <em><strong>and<\/strong> <\/em>not everyone has to file a tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">For most, your tax journey starts with W-2s, sent in January, or other forms relevant to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/deadlines-and-extensions\/when-can-i-file-my-taxes\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/deadlines-and-extensions\/when-can-i-file-my-taxes\/\"><span class=\"title\">When can you start to file taxes?<\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/income\/other-income\/how-much-do-you-have-to-make-to-file-taxes\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/income\/other-income\/how-much-do-you-have-to-make-to-file-taxes\/\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\">How much do you have to make to file taxes?<\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/how-to-read-a-w2-form\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/how-to-read-a-w2-form\/\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\">How to read a W-2 &amp; what to do with it<\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/2019-tax-form-checklist\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/2019-tax-form-checklist\/\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\">Tax form checklist: What to look out for<\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/dependents\/am-i-a-dependent\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/dependents\/am-i-a-dependent\/\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\">Do I claim myself as a dependent? <\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"829\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/payroll.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/payroll.jpg 840w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/payroll-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/payroll-768x758.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/payroll-50x49.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/payroll-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-2up\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--2up is-2up-section  hrb-portal--padding-top-60 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-60\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/calculator.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/calculator.jpg 871w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/calculator-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/calculator-768x717.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/calculator-50x47.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-diy-header-jumbo\" id=\"h-what-determines-how-you-re-taxed\">What determines how you&#8217;re taxed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Each year, two major things determine your tax picture: the tax filing status <em>you choose<\/em> (based on your life situation) and the tax bracket you <em>fall into <\/em>(based on your income).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Oh, and fun fact! Did you know how you fill out your W-4 impacts the size of your paycheck and your refund?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/around-block\/offers\/tax-filing-status-guide\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/around-block\/offers\/tax-filing-status-guide\/\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\">Tax filing status guide<\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/tax-brackets-and-rates\/what-are-the-tax-brackets\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/tax-brackets-and-rates\/what-are-the-tax-brackets\/\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\">What are the income tax brackets<\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/how-to-fill-out-a-w-4\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/forms\/how-to-fill-out-a-w-4\/\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\">How to fill out a W-4 form<\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"\" title=\"\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-calculator\/\">Income tax calculator<\/a><\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color:#f6f4e9\" class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-2up\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--2up is-2up-section  hrb-portal--padding-top-90 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-90\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-diy-header-jumbo\" id=\"h-what-is-it-like-to-file-with-block\">What is it like to file with Block?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Hear from two tax newbies, Rachel and Domonic, about their tax filing experience with H&amp;R Block. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"First-Time Filing Taxes: Real Experiences at H&amp;R Block\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MZTvj10cehw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-2up\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--2up is-2up-section  hrb-portal--padding-top-60 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-60\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-diy-header-jumbo\" id=\"h-how-can-you-pay-less\">How can you pay less? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">No one wants to pay more taxes than they should. So, if you qualify for a tax break (like tax deductions and credits), claim them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">These tax benefits are tied to details of your life situation. Sound complicated? No worries, we\u2019ll help you find every tax break you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/adjustments-and-deductions\/5-common-tax-deductions\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/adjustments-and-deductions\/5-common-tax-deductions\/\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\">5 Most common tax deductions<\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/credits\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/credits\/\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\">Exploring tax credits<\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-diy-link-bubble hrb-portal--link-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/credits\/difference-between-tax-deduction-and-tax-credit\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/credits\/difference-between-tax-deduction-and-tax-credit\/\" target=\"\"><span class=\"title\">Difference between a tax deduction and credit<\/span><span class=\"subtitle\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"841\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/story-square-cash-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/story-square-cash-2.jpg 841w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/story-square-cash-2-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/story-square-cash-2-768x753.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/story-square-cash-2-50x49.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/story-square-cash-2-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"wp-block-hrb-diy-layout-2up\"><div class=\"diy-inner\"><div class=\"hrb-diy-grid--2up is-2up-section  hrb-portal--padding-top-90 hrb-portal--padding-bottom-90\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/questions.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/questions.jpg 901w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/questions-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/questions-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/questions-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/questions-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/questions-60x60.jpg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-diy-header-jumbo\" id=\"h-tax-uh-oh-what-to-do-now\">Tax uh oh? What to do now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-diy-text\">Tax flubs happen. Whether you ran out of time, missed the tax deadline, or received a letter from the IRS, taxes can sometimes be a legit source of stress. 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