RefundtalkIn the next few weeks, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin accepting federal tax returns for the 2020 tax year. The coronavirus pandemic and multiple pandemic-related relief packages passed last year will make the tax season unique for taxpayers and for the IRS. Congress introduced several tax policy changes in 2020 that will impact the upcoming…
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IRS Opening Day for 2021
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the nation’s tax season will start on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the nation’s tax season will start on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin…
Important Tax Changes In 2021: Individuals And Businesses
Every year, it’s a sure bet that there will be changes to current tax law and this year is no different. From standard deductions to health savings accounts and tax rate schedules, here’s a checklist of tax changes to help you plan the year ahead. Individuals In 2021, a number of tax provisions are affected…
IRS extends tax deadline to July 15 from April 15
The Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual tax returns for 2019 to July 15, 2020 from April 15 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The change came just two days after the agency extended the tax-payment deadline to July 15, 2020. Millions of taxpayers now have an extra three months to…
“Where’s My Refund?” will be updated Saturday February 22, 2020 with Deposit Dates
With millions of tax refunds being processed, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers they can get fast answers about their refund by using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool available on IRS.gov and through the IRS2Go app. More than 70 percent of taxpayers will receive a refund this year. The Internal Revenue Service issues nine out of 10…
Did You Update Your Address With the IRS?
The IRS relies heavily on the U.S. Postal Service to deliver notices to taxpayers. Many of these notices are received by taxpayers. This often comes up when the taxpayer has changed addresses. When the taxpayer does this and the address change is reported to the IRS, should the IRS have to update its records and…
IRS Will Pay Tax Refunds During Government Shutdown
The White House will order the IRS to pay income tax refunds despite the government shutdown, Russ Vought, acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, said at a briefing with Vice President Mike Pence. The IRS has sent close to 90 percent of its workforce home without pay due to the government’s partial shutdown, according to a…
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…
The Government Shutdown Could Halt Many IRS Operations
Funding for many government agencies expired at midnight on Friday, which triggered a partial shutdown of the federal government. The IRS is affected by the shutdown because it is not already funded through September 2019. The IRS, having dealt with workforce and budget cuts since 2010, is already stretched thin with implementing the December 2017 tax reform law in time for the…
What Day Does Where’s My Refund Update?
Where’s My Refund? is an IRS online tool that allows you to track the status of your tax return. You can check it within 24 hours of the IRS receiving your e-filed return, or four weeks after mailing a paper return. Where’s My Refund? Updates Weekly 🚀 Major updates and status changes typically occur every…
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