As taxpayers gear up for the approaching tax filing season, it’s crucial to choose tax return preparers with the right skills, education, and expertise to ensure accurate preparation of tax forms. Regardless of who prepares the return, taxpayers bear ultimate responsibility for all the information included. Various types of tax preparers, such as certified public…
The tax filing season is upon us, and many people will be looking for someone to help them file a tax return. Taxpayers should choose their tax return preparer wisely. This is because it’s ultimately the taxpayer who is responsible for all the information on their income tax return. It’s important for people to remember that this is…
Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days, it’s possible a taxpayer’s refund may take longer. Several factors can affect the timing of a taxpayer’s refund after the IRS receives their tax return. Here are a few things taxpayers should keep in mind if they are waiting on their refund but…
In preparation for the tax season, it is imperative that you have a strategy to complete your taxes quickly, accurately, and with as little hassle as possible… all while keeping the cost down. With those things in mind, here are eight tax filing tips to help keep you sane this tax season. 1. Start and Finish…
Facing a lot of different tax questions this year? If you are interested in researching some of these issues on your own, the IRS has pulled together an overview of common tax issues in one convenient place — Publication 17, “Your Federal Income Tax.” This updated publication, available on the IRS Web site, contains a…
Getting your tax return rejected by the IRS can mark the outset of a serious freak-out session. Thankfully the process of correcting and re-submitting your return often turns out to be fairly painless. Once you file your annual tax return, the IRS can reject it if it contains conflicting information. If the IRS rejects your…
