RefundtalkWhat You Need to Know About Filing as Head of Household Who Can File as Head of Household? To file as a head of household, you have to meet a few guidelines set by the IRS. To qualify, you have to be: Single: First, you have to be single or legally separated on the final day of…
Category Archives: Tax Return Filing
IRS Announces the Start of E-File Test Batch(HUB Testing) for 2019
The IRS has announced that the 2019 tax filing season will begin on January 28, 2019. Tax preparation companies will be participating in the controlled launch of the e-file system (HUB Testing) with the IRS between the dates of Monday, January 14 – Thursday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 22 – Friday, January 25. During…
IRS Free File is Open Today!
The IRS announced the 2019 opening day of its Free File program, which provides free electronic filing to qualifying taxpayers, generally those who earned $66,000 or less last year. The program is opening before the regular filing season, which will begin Jan. 28, and is available only through the IRS website at irs.gov/freefile. After they access…
Changes that might affect your 2019 Tax Return
Keeping up with the constantly changing tax laws can help you get the most benefit out of the laws and minimize your taxes. Many tax parameters, such as the standard deduction, contributions to retirement plans, and tax rates, are annually inflation-adjusted, while some tax changes are delayed and take effect in future years. On top…
How Do You Get Your W-2 Online?
When you’re doing your income taxes, you will require a number of forms and probably the most significant one is the W2 form. Every business that you were employed at in the course of the previous year is liable for supplying you with a W-2, which must be sent by January 31 of the current year. You…
Tax Problems? Avoid These Tax Filing Mistakes
Taxpayers generally want to avoid filing errors because they lead to tax problems and inconveniences. There are times when a taxpayer might experience tax filing mistakes due to complicated and sometimes confusing forms, calculations, and filing procedures. These errors can cause a delay in refunds or even tax penalties on their tax bill. Read on to…
New form 1040 for 2019 Tax Season
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have announced a redesign of the 1040 individual income tax return form that is being touted as one that will fit on a single postcard. The new, postcard-size Form 1040 is designed to simplify and expedite filing tax returns, providing much-needed relief to hardworking taxpayers. The redesigned…
What Are The Penalties For Not Filing Your Tax Return?
Everybody knows the old saying about death and taxes, yet a surprising number of people fail to file an income tax return. If you’re one of those people and you think you’ll be able to slide by, you need to reconsider your position. Even if you’re unable to pay your taxes, you need to file…
Married Filing Separately Vs. Married Filing Jointly
If you’re married, you have the option to file one or two tax returns every year. While most people file together on one return due to the increased standard deduction, in some situations, it makes more sense to file two separate returns. When should I file separately? There are several situations where married filing separate…
How Much Money Do You Have to Make to File Taxes?
How much money do you have to make to file taxes? What is the minimum income to file taxes? Let’s take a look at the requirements for the minimum income to file taxes in 2017 (and due in 2018). Minimum Income Requirements The IRS released the minimum income to file taxes in 2017. For the…
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