This week, Congress will start working on a stimulus package proposed by President Biden. The relief bill will likely include a…
The mess of education-related tax breaks available to taxpayers will become a bit easier to navigate in the coming years if the Consolidated…
Where’s my Refund? Updates Calendar for 2021 IRS Transcript and the Where's My Refund? Updates Calendars! Tuesday Transcript Updates - Daily…
Your taxes might be a rollercoaster you'll have to tackle this year, thanks to COVID-19's economic impact on 2020. If you…
The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers who receive Forms 1099-G for unemployment benefits they did not actually get because…
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her 2020 Annual Report to Congress, focusing on the unprecedented challenges taxpayers faced in…
What is the Recovery Rebate Credit? You can claim your missing stimulus payment with the Recovery Rebate Credit. The IRS…
Need a hand preparing your tax return this year? There’s a good chance that if you are one of many low-income…
In the next few weeks, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin accepting federal tax returns for the 2020 tax…
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the nation's tax season will start on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, when the…
IRS Free File – online tax preparation products available at no charge – January 15, 2021, giving taxpayers an early…
Waiting for your tax refund can really test your patience. Unfortunately, we can’t speed up the actual processing time of…
Every year, it’s a sure bet that there will be changes to current tax law and this year is no…
2021 IRS E-File Tax Refund Cycle Charts The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on February 12, 2021, with nearly 150…
A cycle code is an 8 digit code found on your account transcripts. The cycle code indicates the day your…
You just opened your mail and discovered that you have received an IRS Letter 5071C for the previous tax year.…
Millions of taxpayers have not received their 2nd stimulus check who used online services. Their 2nd stimulus check may have…
The Internal Revenue Service today urged people to visit IRS.gov for the most current information on the second round of…
What Changed: IP PIN Is Now Available to Almost Everyone In 2021, the IRS officially expanded its previously limited opt-in…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced this week that in January 2021 taxpayers can apply for an Identity Protection Personal…
Bitcoin mania is upon us. It has been widely publicized that the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has reached record highs in value…
What Should I Do?The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will send a notice or a letter for any number of reasons.…
This Guide covers the many notices that the Internal Revenue Service sends to individual taxpayers regarding tax audits. IRS NOTICE…
Now that many taxpayers have filed their federal tax returns electronically and the IRS is back to processing paper tax…
An IRS Account Transcript is an official record of your tax return activity, payments, and IRS actions for a specific…
With millions of Americans now receiving taxable unemployment compensation, many of them for the first time, the Internal Revenue Service…
Who is Self-Employed? Generally, you are self-employed if any of the following apply to you. You carry on a trade…
Whether it’s something they’ve been doing for years or something they just started to make extra money, taxpayers must report…
I sent a payment to the IRS. Why did I get a bill? If you mailed a payment to the…
Few things can generate as much taxpayer concern, confusion and controversy as an IRS audit. Tax audits are a critical…
What Is the Taxpayer Roadmap? Think of it as a subway map for the tax system. Like a subway map,…
In today’s world of electronic streamlining and technological advances, there is an app for everything. And thanks to a forward…
The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to take necessary actions in the final weeks of the year to help…
When filing a tax return, most married couples choose to use the status of Married Filing Jointly. There are typically few…
No one likes filing their taxes, but not filing them at all is never a good idea. The IRS is…
Taxpayers are reminded that if they have yet to file their federal income tax return, they still have a variety of…
Why an IP PIN Matters Now Identity theft continues to be one of the biggest threats to your IRS tax…
On August 28, the IRS announced that it will temporarily allow the use of digital signatures, or e-signatures, on certain…
Originally enacted on July 4, 1966, the Freedom of Information Act established a statutory right of public access to Executive…
After a big win on a lotto ticket or after a great night at the casino, the last thing you’re…
What is Tax Topic 151? You may receive a tax topic 151 letters in lieu of a full tax refund,…
Health insurance can be pricey. Luckily, you can get a refundable tax credit just for purchasing health insurance through the…
The IRS announced significant enhancements to the “Get My Payment” tool to deliver an improved and smoother experience for taxpayers eligible to…
The Internal Revenue Service went live with its "Get My Payment" portal Wednesday, April 15th. This is the much-anticipated tool where you…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS launched the “Get My Payment” web application. The FREE app allows taxpayers who filed…
Millions of Americans are starting to see Economic Impact Payments deposited directly in their bank accounts. The U.S. Department of…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS will launch the “Get My Payment” web application by Friday, April, 17th.…
IRS.gov feature helps people who normally don’t file get payments; second tool next week provides taxpayers with payment delivery date…
The Internal Revenue Service today reminds taxpayers and tax professionals to use electronic options to support social distancing and speed…
The stimulus payments being sent out are REALLY advanced tax credits. I believe eligibility will be based on 2020 taxable…