Answers to Five of Your Questions about the Premium Tax Credit
The premium tax credit is a refundable credit that helps eligible individuals and families with low or moderate income afford health insurance purchased through a Health Insurance Marketplace. To get this credit, you must meet…
Actions taxpayers should take if they missed April filing and payment deadline
Taxpayers who missed the April 15 filing deadline should submit their federal tax return as soon as possible. Those who missed the deadline to file and owe taxes should file as soon as possible to…
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…
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…
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…
Taxpayers should be sure to have all their info before going to a tax pro
Taxpayers using a professional tax preparer should make sure they have all their information readily available before their appointment. Collecting their information and getting copies of any missing documents before taxpayers sit down to prepare…
Taxpayers filing for the first time should look into Free File
If you are one of the many people who will be filing federal taxes for the first time this year, IRS Free File may be the perfect match, especially if you are looking to save money…
Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses
Summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit. Many working parents arrange for care of their younger children under age 13 during the summer. A popular solution is a…