As we move into the 2020 tax filing season, I know that there are many questions related to missing or partially received Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), also known as stimulus payments. If you were eligible…

In January, the IRS Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program will be expanded to all taxpayers who can properly verify their identity. An identity pretention PIN is a six-digit number assigned to eligible taxpayers to help…

Many taxpayers make quarterly estimated tax payments during the year to stay current on their taxes. Anyone who paid too little tax in 2022 needs to make a fourth quarter payment on or before Jan….

For many people, summertime means change. Whether it’s a life change like a marriage or a typical summer event – like sending the kids to camp – things people do in summer could affect their…

The Treasury Department and the IRS are issuing millions of second Economic Impact Payments by prepaid debit card to speed delivery of the payments to as many people as possible. If the Get My Payment tool on IRS.gov shows…

If the IRS does call it should not be a surprise because the agency will generally send a notice or letter first. Understanding how the IRS communicates can help you protect yourself from scammers who…

Whether you are supporting natural disaster recovery, COVID-19 pandemic aid or another cause that’s personally meaningful to you, your charitable donations may be tax deductible. These deductions basically reduce the amount of your taxable income….

While the federal income tax-filing deadline has passed for most people, some taxpayers haven’t filed their 2019 tax returns yet. If you are entitled to a refund, there’s no penalty for filing late. Penalties and…