If you’ve recently filed your taxes and are eagerly awaiting your refund, you might have checked the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool and seen the status message: “We have received your tax return and it is being processed.” This status message is a key milestone in the tax refund process, and understanding it can help…
As tax season kicks off, one of the most important dates for taxpayers to remember is January 31, 2025—the official deadline for employers to mail out Form W-2 to their employees. This document is crucial for accurately filing your 2024 tax return and ensuring you receive any refund you’re entitled to as quickly as possible.…
Every year, the IRS and tax professionals across the country celebrate EITC Awareness Day to highlight one of the most valuable tax credits available to working families—the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). For 2025, we want to make sure every eligible taxpayer understands how this credit works, its benefits, and key updates for the tax…
If you’re trying to check your tax refund status using the IRS Where’s My Refund? tool or the IRS2Go app and receive the message: 🔹 “Information does not match. Please reenter your information.” Don’t panic! This is a common issue that can often be resolved by verifying your details. However, in some cases, this message…
If you’ve recently filed your tax return, you may find yourself obsessively refreshing the Where’s My Refund? (WMR) tool for updates. However, the tool only updates once every 24 hours—and there’s a good reason for this. Let’s break it down so you know what to expect when checking your refund status. IRS Processing Schedule The…
Filing your taxes can be a daunting task, but choosing the right tax preparation service can make the process a lot smoother. Whether you prefer the convenience of online platforms or the personalized touch of a brick-and-mortar office, there are plenty of options available. Here’s a list of the top 25 tax services in the…
If you’ve checked the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool and see the status message stating, “Your tax return is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available,” you might wonder what this means and if any action is needed. This message is common, especially during peak tax season, and typically indicates that…
If you’ve checked the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool and received the status message stating, “We cannot provide any information about your refund,” don’t panic. This message, often associated with Reference Number 9001, usually indicates the IRS requires additional information or processing time to complete your refund. Here’s what you need to know and how…
Tax season is here, and while we all want our refunds as quickly as possible, delays can happen. The good news? Many of these delays are preventable! Below, we’ll walk you through the top five reasons refunds get delayed and how you can avoid them to keep your tax season stress-free. 1. Errors on Your…
Filing your taxes doesn’t have to break the bank. If you’re looking for ways to file your taxes for free, you’re in luck! There are plenty of legitimate resources available to help you prepare and file your return without spending a dime. Here’s a roundup of the best free tax filing tools you can use…