Tax planning doesn’t stop after a taxpayer files a tax return
Just because a taxpayer filed a tax return doesn’t mean they should forget taxes until next year. What a taxpayer does now may affect the tax they owe or the refund they may receive next…
Taxpayers can take steps now to get ready to file their taxes in 2020
There are steps you can take now to make sure your tax filing experience goes smoothly next year. First, you can visit the Get Ready page on IRS.gov to find out more. Here are a few other…
Millions of taxpayers will receive their second Economic Impact Payments by debit card
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…
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…
Oct. 15 deadline for extension filers is around the corner
The extension deadline to file taxes is less than two weeks away. Most taxpayers who requested an extension to file their 2024 tax return must file by Wednesday, Oct. 15, to avoid a penalty for…
IRS automatically waives estimated tax penalty for eligible 2018 tax filers
The Internal Revenue Service is automatically waiving the estimated tax penalty for the more than 400,000 eligible taxpayers who already filed their 2018 federal income tax returns but did not claim the waiver. The IRS…
Here are the different ways people can pay their federal taxes
The April 18 deadline for individuals to file and pay their federal income tax is just around the corner. While paying taxes is not optional, the IRS offers a variety of ways for people to…
Teachers, classroom supplies may be tax deductible!
Teachers go above and beyond for their students, often buying classroom supplies needed to make learning successful. The educator expense deduction allows eligible teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies…