An IRS online account is simple, safe, and secure
An IRS online account makes it easy for people to quickly get the tax planning info they need. With the same ease that taxpayers have when banking online or placing an online shopping order, they…
Economic impact payments: What you need to know
Check IRS.gov for the latest information: No action needed by most people at this time IR-2020-61, March 30, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic…
Understand digital asset reporting and tax requirements
All taxpayers filing 2022 tax year Forms 1040 and 1040-SR must check a box indicating whether they received digital assets as a reward, award or payment for property or services or disposed of any digital…
Taxpayer’s who need a copy of last year’s tax return have several options
Help is available for taxpayers who need tax information for prior years, but who didn’t keep copies of their returns. There are options for helping taxpayers get the information they need. Taxpayers should generally keep…
The child tax credit benefits eligible parents
Taxpayers who claim at least one child as their dependent on their tax return may be eligible to benefit from the child tax credit. It’s important for people who might qualify for this credit to review the eligibility…
Check “Get My Payment” for status of third EIP and watch the mail
The IRS continues to issue the third round of Economic Impact Payments to eligible individuals, with payments being issued as a direct deposit or by mail as a paper check or prepaid EIP debit card. No action…
What taxpayers should do if they receive mail from the IRS
IRS sends notices and letters when it needs to ask a question about a taxpayer’s federal tax return, let them know about a change to their account or request a payment. Don’t panic if something…
5 ways to get a jump on your 2015 finances
Now is a great time to start planning for the year ahead. These five tips can help you make the most of your spending and saving in 2015. 1. Rethink your spending with the economy…