What is Innocent Spouse Relief?

5 years ago

When filing a tax return, most married couples choose to use the status of Married Filing Jointly. There are typically few…

What to Do If You Have Unfiled Tax Returns

5 years ago

No one likes filing their taxes, but not filing them at all is never a good idea. The IRS is…

Taxpayers are reminded that Filing a Tax Extension is not an Extension to Pay Taxes

5 years ago

Taxpayers are reminded that if they have yet to file their federal income tax return, they still have a variety of…

Obtain An Identity Protection (IP) Pin to Protect Against Tax-Related Identity Theft

5 years ago

Why an IP PIN Matters Now Identity theft continues to be one of the biggest threats to your IRS tax…

IRS Allows Temporary Use of E-Signatures for Numerous Tax Forms

5 years ago

On August 28, the IRS announced that it will temporarily allow the use of digital signatures, or e-signatures, on certain…

The Freedom of Information Act

5 years ago

Originally enacted on July 4, 1966, the Freedom of Information Act established a statutory right of public access to Executive…

How To Report Gambling Winnings And Losses To The IRS

5 years ago

After a big win on a lotto ticket or after a great night at the casino, the last thing you’re…

Tax Topic 151: What Tax Code 151 Means

5 years ago

What is Tax Topic 151? You may receive a tax topic 151 letters in lieu of a full tax refund,…

What is the Premium Tax Credit

6 years ago

Health insurance can be pricey. Luckily, you can get a refundable tax credit just for purchasing health insurance through the…

IRS enhances Get My Payment online application to help taxpayers

6 years ago

The IRS announced significant enhancements to the “Get My Payment” tool to deliver an improved and smoother experience for taxpayers eligible to…

Get My Payment Status

6 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service went live with its "Get My Payment" portal Wednesday, April 15th. This is the much-anticipated tool where you…

IRS rolls out “Get My Payment” an official tool for tracking stimulus payments

6 years ago

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS launched the “Get My Payment” web application. The FREE app allows taxpayers who filed…

80 million Americans will receive a Stimulus Payment deposit by Wednesday, April 15

6 years ago

Millions of Americans are starting to see Economic Impact Payments deposited directly in their bank accounts. The U.S. Department of…

IRS plans to Launch “Get My Payment” Web App This Week

6 years ago

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS will launch the “Get My Payment” web application by Friday, April, 17th.…

Treasury, IRS launches a new tool to help non-filers register for Economic Impact Payments

6 years ago

IRS.gov feature helps people who normally don’t file get payments; second tool next week provides taxpayers with payment delivery date…

IRS urges taxpayers to use electronic options

6 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service today reminds taxpayers and tax professionals to use electronic options to support social distancing and speed…

Stimulus Check FAQ’s

6 years ago

The stimulus payments being sent out are REALLY advanced tax credits. I believe eligibility will be based on 2020 taxable…

U.S. Department of Education has Suspended Student Loan Debt Collection for 60 Days

6 years ago

Federal student loan borrowers late on their payments have been granted some relief by the Department of Education, which will…

Economic impact Payments

6 years ago

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the…

IRS Mission-Critical Functions Continue During COVID-19 to Assist Taxpayers

6 years ago

As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak continues, the Internal Revenue Service is taking multiple steps to protect their employees, America's taxpayers and…

IRS extends tax deadline to July 15 from April 15

6 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual tax returns for 2019 to July 15, 2020 from…

The IRS Will Pay Interest on Your Delayed Tax Refund

6 years ago

Some taxpayers have good news and a deposit on the way: The Treasury Department and IRS are sending refund interest…

“Where’s My Refund?” will be updated Saturday February 22, 2020 with Deposit Dates

6 years ago

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

Avoid the rush after Presidents Day holiday; Use IRS’ online tools to get help

6 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognized Presidents Day as a federal holiday and is therefore closed. In anticipation of the…

Today will be the End of the 2020 PATH ACT REFUND HOLD

6 years ago

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

What are the Differences Between Form 1095-A, 1095-B, and 1095-C?

6 years ago

Understanding Your Health Coverage Tax Forms Every tax season, millions of taxpayers receive at least one of the Affordable Care…

IRS launches Identity Theft Central

6 years ago

The IRS Just Made It Easier to Report Identity Theft Identity theft during tax season has exploded over the last…

It’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day!

6 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service and its partners nationwide remind taxpayers about the Earned Income Tax Credit on January 31, 2020,…

2020 Tax Refund Updates Calendar

6 years ago

Where's my Refund? Updates Calendar for 2020 IRS Transcript and the Where's My Refund? Updates Calendars! Tuesday Transcript Updates - Daily…

Refund Timing for Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit Filers

6 years ago

Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit may experience a refund hold. According…

Taxpayers should remember these tips when searching for a tax preparer

6 years ago

The tax filing season is upon us, and many people will be looking for someone to help them file a tax…

Who should file a Tax Return?

6 years ago

While many people are required to file a tax return, it’s a good idea for everyone to determine if they…

Update on the IRS Identity Protection PIN Retrieval Tool

6 years ago

What Is the IP PIN Retrieval Tool The IP PIN is a six-digit code issued by the IRS to help…

IRS Announces the Start of E-File Test Batch(HUB Testing) for 2020

6 years ago

The IRS has announced that the 2020 tax filing season will begin on January 27, 2020. Tax preparation companies will…

IRS Free File Opens Jan. 10, 2020!

6 years ago

Most taxpayers can get an early start on their federal tax returns as IRS Free File – featuring brand-name online tax providers…

Direct Deposit is the Fastest Way to Receive a Tax Refund

6 years ago

With tax season beginning soon, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that choosing to have their tax refund directly deposited…

2020 IRS E-File Tax Refund Direct Deposit Dates

6 years ago

The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on January 27, 2020, with nearly 155 million individual tax returns expected to be…

Is there a Penalty in 2020 for not having Health Insurance?

6 years ago

Initially, the ACA's individual shared responsibility provisions required most individuals to obtain "minimum essential health insurance" coverage for themselves, and…

When is the first day to file taxes in 2020?

6 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service confirmed that the nation's tax season will start for individual tax return filers on Monday, January…

What does tax topic 152 mean?

6 years ago

What is a Tax Topic? Tax topics are used to group returns and they also outline general information pertaining to…

Can I File Taxes using my Last Paycheck Stub?

6 years ago

No, you should NOT file your tax return using your last paycheck stub. It is against the law and it…

IRS Free File Helps Seniors and Retirees Do Their Taxes for Free

6 years ago

Who Qualifies for Free File You’re eligible if: your adjusted gross income (AGI) is at or below the current threshold…

Identity Protection IP PIN Program

6 years ago

When the IRS kicks off the 2020 tax filing season, taxpayers in selected locations will be eligible to opt into…

We Cannot Provide any Information about your Refund

6 years ago

When you check your tax refund status at IRS.gov or on the IRS2GO app you may get a refund status…

What does code 570 mean on my Account Transcript?

6 years ago

The Transaction Code TC 570 Additional Account Action Pending is a Freeze Code the IRS uses that will hold/stop a…

Refund Hold

6 years ago

The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. However, it’s possible your tax…

IRS Notices and Letters

6 years ago

If you’ve ever received mail from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), you know how confusing — and stressful — it…

Here’s what to know about getting a Tax Refund

6 years ago

Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days, it’s possible a taxpayer’s refund may take longer.…

All taxpayers should know their rights

6 years ago

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights groups the dozens of existing rights in the Internal Revenue Code into ten fundamental rights,…

Tax Topic 203: Refund Offset

6 years ago

The Department of Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) issues IRS tax refunds and Congress authorizes BFS to conduct the Treasury…