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…
Category Archives: Tax Return Filing
How much should you pay to file your taxes?
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…
Tax Software to E-File your Tax Return
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…
IRS Announces when Tax Filing Season will start in 2018!
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the nation’s tax season will begin Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 and reminded taxpayers claiming certain tax credits that refunds won’t be available before late February. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on Jan. 29, with nearly 155 million individual tax returns expected to be filed in 2018.…
Tax Filing Extension Expires Oct. 16 for Millions of Taxpayers; Check Eligibility for Overlooked Tax Benefits
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers who have a filing extension through Oct. 16 to check their returns for often-overlooked tax benefits. When they are ready to file, the IRS recommends they file their return electronically using IRS e-file or the Free File system. Both are still available for taxpayers who still need to file their…
Here’s Why Tax Day Is April 18 This Year
When it comes to taxes, not much is simple, including knowing the day your individual tax return is due. For the second of three consecutive years, tax day is abandoning its traditional April 15 deadline and landing several days later on your calendar. In 2017, tax day is April 18. Wondering why tax day changes?…
Top Facts Filers Should Know for Opening Day
Opening Day for the IRS is Today January 27, 2020. The Internal Revenue Service has set the opening day for the 2020 tax filing season for Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. That’s the day the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2019 tax year returns. The tax filing deadline this year is Wednesday, April 15, 2020…
How to File Income Tax When You Were on Workers’ Compensation All Year
Any change in your income can impact your income tax return since the IRS taxes different types of income at different rates. The most important thing to determine when assessing your tax situation is whether your income is taxable or nontaxable. After you’ve made that initial determination, it’s easier to attribute a tax rate to…
Tax Season Important Reminders
Starting in 2017, tax refunds that include an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) will be held until February 15. WHY IS THE DELAY HAPPENING? On December 18, 2015, Congress passed the PATH (Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes) Act which made over 20 tax provisions permanent, including tax credit expansions…
Friday Jan. 13th may be a Lucky Day for some Tax Filers
The first Friday the 13th of 2017 is lucky for some taxpayers. That’s the day that Free File once again opens, allowing eligible folks to electronically prepare and file their 2016 tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service hasn’t yet issued an official announcement about Free File 2017, but if you pursue the IRS website (c’mon,…