The IRS begins updating its systems for acceptance of electronic returns in the fall before tax season opens. The final changes usually happen around late December. They plan ahead to allow adequate time to program and test the upcoming year’s tax processing systems. Click Here for information on the 2023 IRS HUB Testing! If you filed…
If your student loans are in default, you’re probably worried about your tax refund. Will the student loan lenders take it? First, let’s set the record straight on private loans. Private student loan companies can’t take your tax refund. The lender may be able to take money from your bank account, but that’s only if they’ve sued…
Many families rely on their tax refunds to pay for major expenses and essentials, but with delayed refunds for millions of households for up to a month this year. For people who need that money to pay for medical expenses or necessary car repairs, that’s a huge problem. Many will take out a tax refund loan to…
Updated 2018 Withholding Tables Now Available; Taxpayers Could See Paycheck Changes by February The IRS today released Notice 1036, which updates the income-tax withholding tables for 2018 reflecting changes made by the tax reform legislation enacted last month. This is the first in a series of steps that IRS will take to help improve the accuracy…
If your federal return has already been filed and you are due a refund, you can check the status of your refund online. “Where’s My Refund?” is an interactive tool on the IRS website at IRS.gov. Whether you have opted for direct deposit into one account, split your refund among several accounts, or asked the…
Taxpayers receiving a refund tend to file taxes right away If you are an early season tax filer (i.e. you file your tax return in January and/or early February) you are simply looking to get the “Biggest & Fastest Refund Allowed by the IRS Guaranteed!” You feel like the sooner you file your tax return…
One of the biggest decisions taxpayers face each year is how to file their tax returns. Last year, 86%, nearly 132 million, of tax returns were filed with tax software. But out of those computer-prepared and e-filed tax returns, almost 79 million were completed by tax professionals. Why hire a tax pro to do your…
What is the difference between IRS Daily and Weekly Accounts? The difference is when your tax return is processed, and when updates are made and posted to your account. Daily Accounts: Some transactions post to the Master File on a daily basis as opposed to during the weekly cycle. If your cycle code ends with a…
IRS transcripts are notorious for being extremely complex and very hard to follow. So in many cases, the IRS will tell you that ordering a Tax Transcript can not help you get your refund any faster. This is true in a way because ordering the tax transcript will not speed up the process of getting…
Now that tax season is here, consumers are looking for a reliable, easy way to file their taxes. Why not use an online tax service? These services allow you to easily and safely file your taxes online from the convenience of your own home. And the best part is they can cost much less than…
