Taxpayers act now to receive Economic Impact Payments by direct deposit
May 12th, 2020
People must use Get My Payment by noon Wednesday, May 13, for a chance to get their Economic Impact Payment by direct deposit. After noon Wednesday, the IRS will begin preparing to mail millions of additional payments to…
Tools to help you get your Economic Impact Payment
April 30th, 2020
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…
Economic impact payments: What you need to know
April 7th, 2020
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…
Payment deadline extended to July 15, 2020
March 18th, 2020
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The filing deadline for tax returns remains April 15, 2020. The IRS urges taxpayers…
Taxpayers should know the signs of a phone scam, especially during filing season
March 9th, 2020
Taxpayers should be aware that aggressive criminals pose as IRS agents in hopes of stealing money or personal information. The tax filing season is a prime time for phone scams because people are thinking about…
Taxpayers filing for the first time should look into Free File
January 29th, 2020
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…
Remember these tips when searching for a tax preparer
January 20th, 2020
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…
Reasons to file a 2019 income tax return
January 15th, 2020
While many people are required to file a tax return, it’s a good idea for everyone to determine if they should file. Some people with low income are not required to file, but will need…
Here’s how the credit for other dependents can benefit you.
January 8th, 2020
Taxpayers with dependents may qualify to claim a few different tax credits. One of these is the child tax credit. The child tax credit benefits people whose dependent meets a series of tests. If the dependent…
Taxpayers can take steps now to get ready to file their taxes in 2020
November 19th, 2019
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…
The child tax credit benefits eligible parents
October 23rd, 2019
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…
What teachers should know about deducting out-of-pocket classroom expenses
October 2nd, 2019
Now that fall is here and school has started, many teachers are dipping into their own pockets to buy classroom supplies. Doing this throughout the year can add up fast. Fortunately, eligible educators may be…