IRS Still Being Processed vs. Being Processed

8 years ago

There are two different being processed messages. One is “still being processed” and the other is “being processed” and they…

Bank’s, Cards, & Credit Unions that offer customers early Direct Deposits on Tax Refunds?

8 years ago

Early Direct Deposit Accounts Direct deposit is the “fastest, safest way to receive your tax refund,” According to the IRS.…

Today will be the End of the 2018 PATH HOLD

8 years ago

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the PATH Act), was enacted on December 18, 2015. The PATH…

Avoid the Rush: Track Tax Refunds Online at IRS.gov

8 years ago

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

You Can Forget Trying to Call the IRS and Find Your Answers Online

8 years ago

Even without a government shutdown, taxpayers are having trouble getting through to the IRS at the start of the 2018…

Key IRS Identity Theft Indicators Continue Dramatic Decline in 2017; Security Summit Marks 2017 Progress Against Identity Theft

8 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service today announced steep declines in tax-related identity theft in 2017, attributing the success to the Security…

Avoid the Rush over Presidents Day Holiday; Online Tools, Resources Can Help

8 years ago

With the surge of tax returns expected during the upcoming Presidents Day weekend, the Internal Revenue Service is offering taxpayers…

Seven Things to Do When an IRS Letter Arrives

8 years ago

The IRS mails millions of letters to taxpayers every year for many reasons. Here are seven simple suggestions on how…

2018 Tax Transcript Cycle Code Chart

8 years ago

If your Where's My Refund? Status Bars Have Disappeared PLEASE READ! One way to determine what is going on with…

IRS Transcript Transaction Codes

8 years ago

Transaction Codes (TC) consist of three digits. They are used to identify a transaction being processed and to maintain a history…

What Should You Do If Someone Claims Your Children On Their Tax Return?

8 years ago

No matter how hard you try to safeguard personal information, there is still a chance that someone could steal or…

Tax Transcripts Don’t Order Them View Them

8 years ago

Millions of taxpayers are going transcript crazy right now and wasting the IRS time that they could be processing our…

How many people received and update in the first batch of 2018 updates!

8 years ago

Congratulations, Wednesday, January 24 marks the First day for movement on some taxpayers accounts in the 2018 tax filing season.…

How many have received emails that tax returns are being accepted!

8 years ago

Congratulations! Accepted means your e-filed tax return has passed the initial inspection (Social Security numbers are correct, dependents haven't already been claimed,…

How Long Can the IRS Delay Your Tax Refund?

8 years ago

It turns out that there is no set time schedule for when refunds have to be given to people who…

How Long Does it Take to Get Your Tax Refund Back?

8 years ago

When filing tax returns, the second question everyone asks is “How long does it take to get my tax refund…

How Much Money Do You Have to Make to File Taxes?

8 years ago

How much money do you have to make to file taxes? What is the minimum income to file taxes? Let’s…

How Much is the Penalty for No Health Insurance?

8 years ago

Which States Still Charge a Penalty? As of the most recent filing year, these states have their own individual mandate…

What Does The Government Shutdown Mean For Taxes?

8 years ago

The government shut down early Saturday, January 20th after Congress failed to agree on a funding bill. That triggered automatic…

What does Tax Topic 203 Mean?

8 years ago

If a taxpayer receives a refund that is less than the amount that was submitted with the tax return, the…

Did your Tax Return get selected to take part in the IRS Test Batch this year?

8 years ago

The IRS begins updating its systems for acceptance of electronic returns in the fall before tax season opens. The final…

Avoiding Tax Offsets Due to Student Loan Debt

8 years ago

If your student loans are in default, you’re probably worried about your tax refund. Will the student loan lenders take…

Should You Apply for an Advance on Your Tax Refund?

8 years ago

Understanding Refund Advances, Costs, and Whether They Make Sense Every tax season, millions of taxpayers consider applying for a refund…

What the New Tax Withholding Tables Mean for Your Take-Home Pay

8 years ago

The IRS Just Updated the Withholding Tables for This Year Any time the IRS updates the federal income tax withholding…

How do I Check the Status of my Federal Tax Refund?

8 years ago

If your federal return has already been filed and you are due a refund, you can check the status of…

Reasons You Should File Your Taxes Early

8 years ago

Taxpayers receiving a refund tend to file taxes right away If you are an early season tax filer (i.e. you…

​How much should you pay to file your taxes?

8 years ago

One of the biggest decisions taxpayers face each year is how to file their tax returns. Last year, 86%, nearly…

Daily vs. Weekly Account Processing

8 years ago

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

How to Read an IRS Account Transcript

8 years ago

Here’s a breakdown of what everything on your Account Transcripts means. Request and Response Dates The Request date shows the…

Tax Software to E-File your Tax Return

8 years ago

Now that tax season is here, consumers are looking for a reliable, easy way to file their taxes. Why not…

IRS Announces when Tax Filing Season will start in 2018!

8 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the nation’s tax season will begin Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 and reminded taxpayers…

2018 Tax Refund Updates Calendar

8 years ago

Where's my Refund? Updates Calendar for 2018 Below we will show you how to use Where's My Refund? Updates Calendars!…

Are you waiting on your IP PIN in the mail?

8 years ago

Attention identity theft victims: IP Pin Number should be mailed by Early January each year. Here's how to get one,…

2018 Tax Transcript Cycle Code Chart

8 years ago

Again this year, the IRS Tax Refund Site, Where's my Refund? is often overloaded.  When you e-file, your tax return…

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

8 years ago

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the most sweeping update to the U.S. tax code in more than 30…

2018 IRS Posting Cycle Code Charts

8 years ago

A cycle code is an 8 digit code found on your account transcripts. The cycle code indicates the day your…

Your ITIN may expire before you file a tax return in 2018

8 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers with expiring Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) to submit their renewal applications as soon…

About Your Notice

8 years ago

If you receive a letter or notice from the IRS, it will explain the reason for the correspondence and provide…

National Tax Security Awareness Week: Victims of Data Breaches Should Consider These Steps

8 years ago

The number of data breaches was already on a record pace for 2017 before the reported theft of nearly 145…

National Tax Security Awareness Week: Online Security – Seven Steps for Safety

8 years ago

During the online holiday shopping season, the IRS, state tax agencies, and the tax industry remind people to be vigilant…

Plan Ahead for 2018 Filing Season to Avoid Refund Delays

8 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service today advised taxpayers about steps they can take now to ensure smooth processing of their 2017…

House Budget Committee Proposal to Hold All Tax Refunds until the IRS can Verify Incomes of All EITC Filers

8 years ago

The fiscal year 2018 budget plan the House Budget Committee approved in July calls for a radical change in the…

Remember: IRS will Start Enforcing ObamaCare’s Individual Mandate

8 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that they would start enforcing ObamaCare’s individual mandate with the 2018 tax filing season,…

Tax Filing Extension Expires Oct. 16 for Millions of Taxpayers; Check Eligibility for Overlooked Tax Benefits

8 years ago

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers who have a filing extension through Oct. 16 to check their…

PATH ACT LAW will Delay Tax Refunds Every Year

8 years ago

You filed your taxes on January 20th. You chose direct deposit. You have no errors on your return. By all…

IRS Making Important Changes to e-Services Platform

8 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service has announced a couple of big changes they have planned for the e-Services system in the…

IRS grants tax extensions to those effected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma

8 years ago

We have received many questions from clients and relationships, discussing casualty loss tax deduction rules. The President approved a disaster…

IRS erroneously paid $152M in refundable tax credits

8 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service didn’t properly implement some provisions of the PATH Act aimed at reducing improper payments for refundable…

IRS targets summer rollout for e-Services upgrade

9 years ago

The Internal Revenue Service is planning June 18 as the tentative date for moving its e-Services platform to what it…

Here’s Why Tax Day Is April 18 This Year

9 years ago

When it comes to taxes, not much is simple, including knowing the day your individual tax return is due. For…