Tax credits and deductions change the amount of a person’s tax bill or refund. People should understand which credits and deductions they can claim and the records they need to show their eligibility. Tax credits A tax credit reduces the income tax bill dollar-for-dollar that a taxpayer owes based on their tax return. Notice in the image…
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights is the 10 rights all taxpayers have any time they interact with the IRS. These rights cover a wide range of topics and issues, and they explain what taxpayers can expect if they need to work with the IRS on a tax matter. This includes when a taxpayer files a return, pays…
2024 IRS E-File Tax Refund Cycle Charts Explore our comprehensive guide for the 2024 IRS e-file direct deposit dates! Stay informed and streamline your tax season experience with our valuable insights on when you can anticipate your tax refund. The IRS will begin accepting 2023 tax returns on January 29, 2024, with nearly 165 million individual…
Most taxpayers can get an early start on their federal tax returns as IRS Free File – an online tax preparation product available at no charge − opens today January 12, 2024, for the 2024 tax filing season. The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the IRS Free File Guided Tax Software service is ready for taxpayers…
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her 2023 Annual Report to Congress, describing 2023 as a year of “extraordinary transition for the IRS and therefore for taxpayers.” The report credits the Internal Revenue Service with substantially improving taxpayer services and developing plans to transform the taxpayer experience in the coming years, but it identifies…
Every year, the IRS accepts several batches of tax returns to test in a Controlled Launch before they are officially open. Every tax season about a week in advance the IRS routinely runs a Controlled Release Process(“HUB Testing”) from various e-file providers (including free online e-file services) every year to test their systems. A small…
Are you curious about the status of your tax refund? The IRS Where’s My Refund tool is your go-to resource for tracking your refund journey. To simplify the process, here’s a comprehensive guide on the most common things you’ll need when using the tool. Essential Requirements for Checking Your Tax Refund Status with IRS Where’s…
Are you curious about the status of your Amended tax refund? The IRS Where’s My Amended Refund? tool is your go-to resource for tracking your refund journey. To simplify the process, here’s a comprehensive guide on the most common things you’ll need when using the tool. Essential Requirements for Checking Your Tax Refund Status with…
The Internal Revenue Service today announced Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, as the official start date of the nation’s 2024 tax season when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns. The IRS expects more than 128.7 million individual tax returns to be filed by the April 15, 2024, tax deadline. Although the IRS…
Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit may experience a refund hold. According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue these refunds before mid-February. The IRS expects the first EITC/ACTC-related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards…
