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…
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…
What taxpayers can do if they haven’t received all their tax documents
Before filing a federal tax return, taxpayers should make sure they have the necessary and correct documents. Here’s what taxpayers should do if they haven’t received their Form W-2 or Form 1099 yet. Taxpayer options…
Tax credits and deductions for education
The costs for continuing education can add up quickly and get expensive. There are several tax benefits such as credits and deductions that can help eligible taxpayers reduce these costs. A tax credit reduces the…
IRS announces first day of 2026 filing season; online tools and resources help with tax filing
The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of H.R. 1 (the One, Big, Beautiful Bill ) become…
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 to phase out paper tax refund checks starting with individual taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order…
Get ready for tax filing season 2025
As tax filing season approaches, the IRS Get Ready campaign reminds taxpayers of simple steps they can take now to get ready to file their 2024 federal tax returns. As the IRS continues its digital…
IRS encourages taxpayers to prepare for 2025 filing season with online tools
Access IRS Online Account for helpful information Taxpayers can create or access their IRS Online Account, where they can find all their tax related information for the 2025 filing season. New users will need to have…
Extension filers: Gather all tax information before filing by October 15
The deadline for taxpayers with an extension to file is around the corner – on Tuesday, Oct. 15. It’s important for taxpayers to gather all their records and get copies of any missing documents before…
Summer activities that could affect tax returns next year
While summer is a time for fun, it’s never the wrong time to thinking about taxes – and some of those summer activities could have an impact. Here are a few summertime activities and tips…
What taxpayers should do if they receive mail from the IRS
IRS sends notices and letters when it needs to ask a question about a taxpayer’s federal tax return, let them know about a change to their account or request a payment. Don’t panic if something…
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Get ready to file taxes in 2021
There are steps you can take now to make sure your tax filing experience goes smoothly in 2021. First, they can visit the Get Ready page on IRS.gov. Here are a few other things you can do now:…
People should donate carefully after a disaster to avoid scams
After an emergency or disaster, people rally to help victims by donating money. Unfortunately, this can give criminals an opportunity to prey on them by soliciting donations for fake charities. Scammers may also pose as…
When and how to amend a tax return
Taxpayers who discover an error after filing a federal tax return may need to file an amended return. There are some instances where an amended return isn’t required such as when the IRS corrects errors…
Summertime activities that might affect people’s tax return next year
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…
2021 tax filing season set to begin February 12
The IRS will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns on Friday, Feb.12, 2021. People who are ready to file can begin filing their tax returns with tax prep software, including IRS Free File. Software providers are…
What to do if you missed the July 15 deadline to file and pay your taxes
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…
Here’s what taxpayers need to know to claim clean vehicle tax credits
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 made several changes to the tax credits provided for qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, including adding fuel cell vehicles to the tax credit. Beginning January 1, 2023, eligible…
Identity Protection PIN Program will soon be available to taxpayers nationwide
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…
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