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IP PIN for Everyone: Why the IRS Wants You to Get an Identity Protection PIN in 2026

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Direct Deposit Mandate: Why the IRS Is Phasing Out Paper Refund Checks

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How the New Temporary Auto Loan Interest Deduction Works and Who Qualifies Buying a car is one of the biggest…

The Transcript Codes You Must Track for Your Refund (846, 570, 150)

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A Simple Guide to Understanding the IRS Transcript Codes That Control Your Refund Every year, millions of taxpayers rely on…

Avoiding the 21-Day Delay: Top 5 Reasons the IRS Puts a Hold on Your Refund

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Guide to the New $6,000 Senior Deduction (Age 65+)

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The Refund Surge: Why Your 2026 Tax Refund May Be the Biggest Ever

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IRS Hardship Requirements to Qualify for IRS Uncollectible Status

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Receiving a reduced or partial tax refund means you’re getting less money back than you originally anticipated from the IRS.…

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Accepted and approved are two distinct stages in the IRS refund process, and each message means something important for taxpayers.…

The Best Time to Call the IRS for Refund Status

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IRS Code 570: What Does a Refund Freeze Code Mean and How to Fix It?

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If you check your IRS tax transcript and spot Code 570, you might feel alarmed. This code indicates a refund freeze—meaning your…

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How to Track Your Amended Tax Return (Form 1040-X)

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Notice Review Processing System (NRPS): What Every Taxpayer Should Know

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The Ultimate Guide to “Your Tax Return Is Still Being Processed”

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If you’ve checked your IRS refund status online and seen a change to Tax Topic 151 or Tax Topic 152, you might be…

The IRS Identity Verification Alert: What to Do After You Get Letter 5071C

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Getting your tax refund is exciting—until the IRS sends you Letter 5071C, asking you to verify your identity before they process…

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Seeing the dreaded “The Information You Entered Doesn’t Match Our Records” message on the IRS Where’s My Refund? tool? Don’t…

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Navigating the IRS tax transcript can feel overwhelming, but understanding IRS tax transcript processing dates is key to tracking your…

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Stuck seeing IRS Code 9001: “We Cannot Provide Any Information About Your Refund” when checking your refund status? Don’t worry—it’s…