As the year winds down, now is the perfect time to focus on strategies to minimize your tax liability and keep more of your hard-earned money. Effective year-end tax planning can help you maximize deductions, take advantage of tax credits, and prepare for the upcoming filing season. Here are actionable tips to help you save:…
As we approach the 2025 tax filing season, it’s crucial for individuals and businesses to stay informed about recent tax law changes that may impact their federal income tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regularly updates tax regulations to reflect economic conditions, legislative changes, and policy priorities. Here’s an overview of some key changes…
IRS Where’s My Refund? Updates Calendar for 2025 IRS Where’s My Refund? and Tax Transcript Updates Calendars! Important Tax Transcript and Where’s My Refund update cycle. What time does Where’s My Refund Update? Updates to Where’s My Refund are recorded in the EST time zone. If you are in a different time zone use this chart…
The IRS recently announced that approximately 1 million taxpayers will soon receive special payments of up to $1,400. These payments, part of a $2.4 billion distribution effort, will either be directly deposited into eligible individuals’ bank accounts or sent as paper checks via mail. The payments stem from the Recovery Rebate Credit for the 2021…
As the 2025 tax filing season approaches, the IRS encourages taxpayers to take proactive steps to ensure a smoother, stress-free experience when filing their 2024 federal income tax returns. With enhanced digital tools and updated guidelines, here’s what you need to know to get ready. IRS Online Account: Your Tax Hub An IRS Online Account…
Tax season is underway, and many taxpayers are eagerly awaiting updates about their refunds. If you’re claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), it’s essential to understand how the IRS “Where’s My Refund” tool operates under the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act. Why Are EITC and…
Tax season is here, and many taxpayers are eager to get their refunds as quickly as possible. For those who need extra cash during the holidays or before their refunds are processed, tax refund advance loans can be a lifesaver. These loans are offered by major tax preparation services and provide early access to a…
A cycle code is an eight-digit code found on your account transcripts. The cycle code indicates the day your account was posted to the IRS Master File. This date indicates the four digits of the current cycle year, two-digit IRS cycle week, and two-digit processing day of the week. Cycle Code Breakdown Example: 20190604 =…
Order would put an end to Navient’s years of abuse of students and taxpayers in the federal student loan program Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a proposed order against Navient, a major student loan servicer, for its long history of mismanagement and illegal practices. If the court approves the order, Navient will…
Running a home-based business comes with many perks—flexibility, no daily commute, and the comfort of working in your own space. But one of the most significant advantages is the ability to deduct certain expenses on your taxes, which can lead to substantial savings. To make the most out of these deductions, it’s important to understand…
