Important Tax Deadlines and Dates
2017 Tax Filing Deadline Calendar January 16, 2017 April 17, 2017 June 15, 2017 September 15, 2017 October 16, 2017
When is the first day to file taxes in 2017?
The IRS has yet to release an official first day to file taxes in 2017, but we estimate January 24th, 2017 to be the first day to file in 2017. The IRS will begin accepting…
Protecting Your Tax Return Information
How to Keep Criminals, Identity Thieves, and Scammers Away From Your Refund Every time you file a federal tax return, you hand over extremely sensitive personal information—including your Social Security number, income, dependents, employer information,…
IRS Systems Hacked: Can The IRS Protect Tax Payers Personal Data?
Every tax season we trust the Internal Revenue Service with some of the most sensitive information we own—our income, Social Security numbers, bank routing numbers, dependents, addresses, and sometimes even identity documents. So what happens…
What Happens When you Submit Your Tax Return?
When you hit “Submit” on your e-file or drop your paper return in the mail, it feels like it disappears into a black hole. Behind the scenes, though, there’s a very specific sequence of steps…
What Should You Do If You Never Receive your W-2
Things can get a little overwhelming towards the end of January. You begin to see everyone able to file their taxes. You’re still waiting for your W-2. You know you’re getting a refund and you…
Everything you need to know about Early Filing
Early filing always becomes a huge topic every January. Some taxpayers rush to file the moment their first W-2 or 1099 appears, hoping to be among the first refund recipients. Others wait—worried about mistakes, fraud…
Tax Filing Season Set to kick off Jan. 19th
The 2016 tax filing season will open on January 19, the IRS said Monday. That’s the day the agency will start accepting 2015 federal tax returns — both those filed electronically and on paper. If…