Tools to help you get your Economic Impact Payment
The IRS has two tools to help millions of taxpayers with their Economic Impact Payment. The payments are $1,200 per eligible person and up to $500 for each qualifying child. The first tool, Non-filers: Enter Payment Info…
What taxpayers should do when they receive Form 1099-K
Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions, is an IRS form that is used to report certain payment transactions. If taxpayers receive a Form 1099-K, they should use that information with their other tax records…
Average retirement-age Americans have this much in their 401(k), report says
Americans who are nearing retirement age have about $200,000 in their 401(k) accounts on average, a new survey found. According to Vanguard’s “How America Saves 2019” report, published this month, the average American worker aged…
Remember these tips when searching for a tax preparer
The tax filing season is upon us, and if you will be looking for someone to help you file a tax return you should choose your tax return preparer wisely. This is because it’s ultimately you who is…
Next Steps to Get Ready for 2026 Tax Filing Season
Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, wa opening day for the 2026 tax filing season. This is when taxpayers can begin filing their 2025 federal tax returns. Here are a few simple steps taxpayers can take now…
Myth-busting federal tax refunds
Many taxpayers file their federal tax returns and then eagerly anticipate details about their refund. The best way to check the status of a refund is through the Where’s My Refund? tool, the IRS2Go app, or by signing…
Giving Tuesday is coming; now is a good time to review tax benefits for charitable giving
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving marks Giving Tuesday when many people choose to make charitable donations. People making charitable donations for Giving Tuesday, or at any time during the year, should review whether their gift is…
Need more time to file? Don’t wait, request an extension
The April 15 deadline to file federal income tax returns is coming up fast. Taxpayers who need more time to file, should request an extension by the filing due date. An extension gives people until…