The IRS is proposing to change its position on when taxpayers may qualify as childless for purposes of the Sec.…
Understanding IRS Reject Codes, E-File Errors, and What to Do Next A rejected tax return can feel alarming, but rejection…
Understanding the Problem and What the IRS Is Doing About It Identity theft and refund fraud continue to be among…
What’s Causing Delays and How They Affect Next Tax Season Every year, millions of taxpayers wait for a federal tax…
Deadlines, Documents, Delays and What Every Taxpayer Should Do Before Filing Every tax season brings important updates that affect filing…
(Modernization, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Faster Digital Taxpayer Services) The IRS has operated for decades on legacy systems, outdated technology…
What Taxpayers Need to Know Before Filing Tax penalties are not just a threat for late filers or people who…
Did you know about 27 percent of Earned Income Tax Credit returns are paid in error? According to the IRS,…
What Taxpayers Should Expect During Filing Season Identity theft and refund fraud continue to grow each year, and the IRS…
What You Must Know About Health Coverage Requirements For several years, many taxpayers feared the so-called “Obamacare penalty,” formally known…
What Taxpayers Need to Know Before Their Refund Is Sent Direct deposit is the fastest way to receive your federal…
Understanding the IRS Timeline, Processing Stages, and Realistic Expectations The moment you submit your federal tax return, the question everyone…
Choosing the Right One Depends on Your Filing Situation There is no single “best” online tax software for everyone. Every…
And How to Avoid Triggering IRS Review Nobody wants an IRS audit. It’s stressful, time-consuming, and potentially expensive if your…
2017 Tax Filing Deadline Calendar January 16, 2017 4th Quarter 2016 Estimated Tax Payment DueIf you are self-employed or have…
Especially Early Filers & Families Expecting Refundable Credits Every year, millions of taxpayers hope their early tax refund will help…
Here’s Why Millions of Early Filers Will Wait Longer If you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the…
Protecting Your Personal Information Starts Before You File When most taxpayers think about identity theft, they imagine hackers breaking into…
The IRS has released another in its series of reminders to ensure “smooth processing” of your tax returns and avoiding…
How Innocent People Ended Up Paying the Price The IRS’s job is to enforce the nation’s tax laws, investigate…
How Does Something Like This Even Happen? Government agencies spend billions every year on technology, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and cloud…
The IRS has yet to release an official first day to file taxes in 2017, but we estimate January 24th,…
And How They Could Increase Your Refund Most taxpayers only claim the “obvious” tax deductions—standard deduction, interest, dependents, maybe retirement…
How to Keep Criminals, Identity Thieves, and Scammers Away From Your Refund Every time you file a federal tax return,…
Every year millions of taxpayers watch the IRS refund tracker like it’s the stock market.Processing dates shift, messages change, bars…
When you’re waiting for your refund there’s nothing more annoying than not being able to get a phone number for…
Transaction Codes (TC) can be found on your account transcript and consist of three digits. They are used to identify…
The IRS has recently shifted how and when they release funding to taxpayers, and this update matters for anyone tracking…
Every tax season we trust the Internal Revenue Service with some of the most sensitive information we own—our income, Social…
IRS Reference Code 9001 IRS Code 9001: “Taxpayer accessed Refund Status using a secondary TIN. Refund Status could not be…
You've been anxiously checking Where's My Refund every day, counting on that tax refund to hit your account. Then…
When you hit “Submit” on your e-file or drop your paper return in the mail, it feels like it disappears…
Things can get a little overwhelming towards the end of January. You begin to see everyone able to file their…
Losing Your Job Doesn’t Always Mean a Smaller Refund Job loss brings stress, uncertainty, and financial pressure—but it also affects…
Here is a snapshot of recent filing seasons based on IRS data: Filing Season (as reported)Approx. Returns Processed*Refunds IssuedTotal Refund…
What does your Refund Status look like today! Have you submitted your Income Tax Return to the IRS to be…
Waiting for your tax refund can feel like watching paint dry, but don’t worry—we’ve got the ultimate, easy-to-understand guide to…
Early filing always becomes a huge topic every January. Some taxpayers rush to file the moment their first W-2 or…
Why This Matters Right Now Every year, thousands of taxpayers attempt to artificially increase their refund by inflating credits such…
Taxpayers have both good news and bad news coming their way this year. First, the bad: Getting some refunds this…
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A Big Return After a Major Security Breach When the IRS temporarily shut down online transcript access years ago due…
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The 2016 tax filing season will open on January 19, the IRS said Monday. That's the day the agency will…
The IRS has reported that more than 128 million tax returns were e-filed in 2015 so far (about 91% of…
A New Tax Season and a New Choice Every year millions of taxpayers receive refunds that instantly change their finances.…
A Simple Question That Most People Are Afraid to Ask Every tax season starts with the same million-dollar question. Will…