Glossary

Form 2439 – Notice to Shareholder of Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains (previously listed but relevant here)

Form 2439 is an IRS form that informs shareholders about their share of a fund's undistributed long-term capital gains. This form is key for correctly reporting your taxes when a mutual fund or REIT doesn't distribute all of its capital gains to shareholders.

Form 8917 – Tuition and Fees Deduction

Form 8917 is used to claim the tuition and fees deduction, a tax break that can help eligible taxpayers reduce their tax burden by offsetting some of the costs of higher education. While no longer available for tax years after 2017, it's important to know about this form for amended returns or previous years.

Form 4868 – Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (reiterated under extension categories)

Form 4868 is a way for individuals to automatically get more time to file their federal income tax return, providing an extra six months to complete the paperwork. It's essential for those who can't meet the usual April tax deadline.