About Your Notice If you receive a letter or notice from the IRS, they will explain the reason for sending the letter and provide instructions. Many of these messages and notices can be handled simply without having to call or visit the IRS office. The notice you received relates to a very specific issue with…
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act was created in order to protect taxpayers and their families against fraud and permanently extend many expiring tax laws. The law, which was enacted December 18, 2015, first impacted tax returns filed starting in 2017 and will continue to impact all future tax returns until the law…
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement after the Treasury Department informed his office it is in the process of transitioning away from using the private facial recognition service ID.me to verify IRS.gov accounts: “The Treasury Department has made the smart decision to direct the IRS to transition away from…
The Where’s My Refund? Status message “We apologize, but your tax return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe” is used to inform the taxpayer of a delay in processing their tax return. The IRS issue most tax refunds in less than 21 calendar days. However, it’s possible your tax return may require additional…
It’s a new tax season. While some things are different, one thing that remains the same is, taxpayers can have their taxes prepared for free through one of two long-standing IRS programs. People with low to moderate income may benefit from this free tax help through one of these programs: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance This…
On January 28, 2022, the federal government launched a new website to help families claim the second half of their Child Tax Credit, for those who chose to receive monthly payments. (It also helps you figure out how to claim your credit if you didn’t claim any payments yet.) The first half of the child tax…
Join us for Awareness Day on Friday, January 28, 2022 Join us in making the 16th annual Awareness Day as successful as last year’s. We partnered with more than 1,500 supporters with a combined social reach of over 2 million. And, partners sponsored nearly 220 live events and other activities such as news releases and articles for EITC Awareness Day.…
The IRS encourages taxpayers to file electronically when they are ready and choose direct deposit to get their refund. Direct deposit is the safest and most convenient way to receive a tax refund. Here are some other benefits of choosing IRS direct deposit: It’s fast. The fastest way for taxpayers to get their refund is to electronically file and choose direct…
Opening Day for the IRS is Today January 24, 2022. The Internal Revenue Service has set the opening day for the 2022 tax filing season for Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. That’s the day the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2021 tax year returns. IRS Free File, which allows taxpayers who made $73,000 or less to file…
When the IRS officially places your return under review, you will receive a CP05 notice, and the processing of your refund will be delayed until the review is complete. According to the IRS website, a number of distinct factors can trigger the review, including the need to verify the following entries on your return: Review Triggers…
