An In-Depth Look At The Tuition And Fees Deduction

6 years ago

There are several ways in which education expenses can be used to decrease your tax burden. In addition to the…

The Difference Between Deductions And Credits

6 years ago

When filing your personal income tax return, there are primarily two ways to reduce your tax liability: deductions and credits.…

Most Commonly Missed Deductions And Credits

6 years ago

In all the complexity of tax preparation, it is easy to miss a deduction or credit. This is a particular…

What is My Filing Status?

6 years ago

Basically, when it comes to filing your personal tax return, there are five filing statuses you may choose from: single…

The Benefits Of Electronic Filing

6 years ago

Of all the intricacies of tax preparation, few aspects are as beneficial as electronic filing or e-filing. Not only is…

National Taxpayer Advocate Objectives Report Features IRS Responses To Most Serious Problems

6 years ago

Every year, the National Taxpayer Advocate’s Annual Report to Congress identifies at least 20 of the nation’s most serious tax…

Tax Credits vs Tax Deductions

6 years ago

Tax credits and tax deductions are two different types of tax breaks. Both can lower your tax bill, but they work in…

What To Do if You Receive an IRS Tax Audit Notice

6 years ago

The percentage of tax returns being audited each year has steadily declined, due in part to dwindling government resources. Still,…

IRS launches new Tax Withholding Estimator; Redesigned online tool makes it easier to do a paycheck checkup

6 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service launched the new Tax Withholding Estimator, an expanded, mobile-friendly online tool designed to make it easier for…

Please Remember – IRS Does Not Send Unsolicited Emails To Taxpayers Or Send Status Of Tax Refunds

6 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners today warned taxpayers and tax professionals about a new IRS impersonation…

Tax Refund Frequently Asked Questions

6 years ago

How quickly will I get my refund? The IRS issue most refunds in less than 21 calendar days. I’m counting…

Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions

6 years ago

Taxpayers know that there are tax deductions out there to be utilized to reduce the taxes paid on your income. …

What are the Hope credit and the Lifetime Learning credit?

6 years ago

The Hope credit (renamed the American Opportunity credit) and the Lifetime Learning credit are tax credits for taxpayers who pay…

The Taxpayer Roadmap

6 years ago

The Taxpayer Roadmap - An Illustration of the Modern United States Tax System The map below illustrates, at a very…

Why You Shouldn’t Consider Your Tax Refund as ‘Free Money’

6 years ago

A tax refund is the amount refunded if the tax paid exceeds the tax liability. In other words, if you…

IRS Decided to Retire the Postcard Size Tax Form Idea

6 years ago

As lawmakers pushed their tax overall package in 2017, Republican leaders would sometimes display a tax form printed on a…

What To Do When You Owe The IRS

6 years ago

If you owe the IRS a substantial amount, be sure not to ignore it. Review options such as installment agreements,…

What To Do If The IRS Offsets Your Tax Refund

6 years ago

What happens when the IRS Offsets Your Tax Refund? If you get a notice or status of an offset, your…

Understanding The Types Of IRS Audits

6 years ago

The first reaction by most taxpayers when they find out they are being audited by the IRS is crippling fear. …

Taxpayers with expiring ITINs should renew them now

6 years ago

Taxpayers with expiring individual taxpayer-identification numbers should renew their numbers ASAP. There are nearly 2 million ITINs set to expire at the…

Did You Update Your Address With the IRS?

6 years ago

The IRS relies heavily on the U.S. Postal Service to deliver notices to taxpayers. Many of these notices are received…

Steps to Take If Your Identity Is Stolen

6 years ago

A recent study confirmed that over 16 million people were the victims of identity theft in the span of one year in…

Changes to Tax Transcript Availability

6 years ago

The IRS said that on June 28, 2019, it will stop faxing tax transcripts to taxpayers, tax professionals, and third…

What to do if you have Unfiled Tax Returns

7 years ago

Unfiled Tax Returns Some people avoid filing their tax returns because they don’t want to, or can't afford to pay…

Tax Benefits for Members of the Military

7 years ago

Military members benefit from a variety of special tax benefits. These include certain nontaxable allowances, non-taxable combat pay, and a…

Why is my Tax Refund not as much this year?

7 years ago

In a report issued by the Treasury Department on February 14, the average refund it is paying in 2019 has…

Options To Pay Your Federal Taxes

7 years ago

If you aren’t one of those lucky Americans who get a tax refund from the IRS, you might be wondering…

IRS faces major Trends and Challenges going Forward

7 years ago

According to the IRS Strategic Plan FY 2018 to 2020, these are the major Trends and Challenges going forward: SERVING AN…

Earned Income Tax Credit And Child Tax Credit – What Changed

7 years ago

Are you planning on claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC) on your federal…

Significant Delays of Legitimate Tax Refunds

7 years ago

I thought it would be a good idea to discuss an issue that affects many taxpayer returns, namely the IRS…

Don’t Miss Out on Claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit This Year

7 years ago

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit given to taxpayers that earn a low-to-moderate income from…

Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP)

7 years ago

The IRS established the Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP) to proactively identify and prevent the processing of identity theft tax returns…

Hardship

7 years ago

Having the heat of the IRS on your back is never a fun experience. The unrelenting pressure of the federal…

Relief From Affordable Care Act Penalty When Uninsured

7 years ago

Thanks to the tax reform, beginning in 2019, the penalty for not having adequate health insurance, which the government refers…

How To Obtain Prior Years IRS Tax Returns

7 years ago

. Need a copy of a previous year’s tax return? Whether you’re applying for a loan, filing current taxes, or…

Today will be the End of the 2019 PATH HOLD

7 years ago

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act was created in order to protect taxpayers and their families against fraud…

Tax Refund Transfer Fee Services

7 years ago

With Refund Transfer, you can pay your tax preparation fees and other authorized amounts from your refund. Plus, it’s a…

Avoid the rush: Fastest way to check tax refund is ‘Where’s My Refund?’ tool at IRS.gov

7 years ago

With millions of tax refunds being processed, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers they can get fast answers about their…

National Taxpayer Advocate Delivers Annual Report to Congress: Addresses Impact of Shutdown

7 years ago

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today released her 2018 Annual Report to Congress, describing challenges the IRS is facing as…

Avoid the rush over Presidents Day holiday; online tools, resources can help

7 years ago

With a new tax law in effect and a surge of tax returns expected during the Presidents Day weekend, the…

Don’t fall victim to ‘ghost’ tax preparers

7 years ago

Today, towards the end of the second full week of the 2019 tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service warned…

Common IRS Tax Filing Questions

7 years ago

These are some of the most common questions we see on a daily basis. All Refunds Are Delayed The IRS…

Daily or Weekly Accounts

7 years ago

What is the difference between IRS Daily and Weekly Accounts? The difference is when your tax return is processed, and when…

What is IRS Hub Testing?

7 years ago

Every year, the IRS accepts several batches of tax returns to test in a Controlled Launch before they are officially open.  What is HUB testing? …

Things to Consider before signing for a Tax Refund Advance Loan

7 years ago

Tax Refund loan products are making a come back. A variety of vendors offer different perks related to your tax…

Where’s My Refund – PATH ACT Message Facts

7 years ago

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act required the IRS to hold all refunds for returns claiming the earned…

Where’s My Tax Refund? – Frequently Asked Questions

7 years ago

You may have submitted your tax return form weeks ago and you still do not have it in your bank…

How Long Does It Take to Get a Tax Refund?

7 years ago

What Is the Usual Turnaround Time to Get a Tax Refund? The IRS sends the tax refund within 21 calendar days.…

Tax Filing Tips

7 years ago

In preparation for the tax season, it is imperative that you have a strategy to complete your taxes quickly, accurately,…

Get Transcript Changes for 2019

7 years ago

A new transcript format is now in place to better protect your information from identity theft. This new transcript partially…