Not Ready to File Taxes? Five Things to Know if You Need More Time to File!

April 15, 2013 0 Comments 11 tags

We’re used to meeting deadlines. You may feel guilty when you get that automatic reprieve. Don’t. There’s no shame in an extension. Millions are processed every year. Everyone with an

IRS Has $917 Million for People Who Have Not Filed a 2009 Income Tax Return

March 27, 2013 0 Comments 11 tags

IRS YouTube Videos: Haven’t Filed a Tax Return in Years?: English | Spanish | ASL WASHINGTON — Refunds totaling just over $917 million may be waiting for an estimated 984,400

Five Tax Credits that Can Reduce Your Taxes

March 27, 2013 0 Comments 14 tags

A tax credit reduces the amount of tax you must pay. A refundable tax credit not only reduces the federal tax you owe, but also could result in a refund.

Missing Your W-2? Here’s What to Do

March 19, 2013 0 Comments 13 tags

It’s a good idea to have all your tax documents together before preparing your 2012 tax return. You will need your W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers should send

Electronic Health Recors Incentive Payments

March 19, 2013 0 Comments 5 tags

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) authorizes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to make incentive payments to eligible professionals and hospitals that adopt, implement,

Free Tax Help for Military Personnel and Their Families

March 13, 2013 0 Comments 9 tags

Many members of the military are able to get their tax returns prepared for free on or off most military bases including overseas locations. The U.S. Armed Forces participates in

Eight Tax Benefits for Parents

March 11, 2013 0 Comments 15 tags

Your children may help you qualify for valuable tax benefits, such as certain credits and deductions. If you are a parent, here are eight benefits you shouldn’t miss when filing

Four Tax Tips about Your Unemployment Benefits

March 11, 2013 0 Comments 10 tags

If you received unemployment benefits this year, you must report the payments on your federal income tax return. Here are four tips from the IRS about unemployment benefits. 1. You

Four Things You Should Know if You Barter

March 11, 2013 0 Comments 11 tags

Small businesses sometimes barter to get products or services they need. Bartering is the trading of one product or service for another. Usually there is no exchange of cash. An

IRS: Four Ways to Get Free Tax Help

March 11, 2013 0 Comments 10 tags

Many of us need information when preparing our federal income tax returns, like which form to use or how to claim a credit. The IRS offers free information and services