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

Important Facts about Mortgage Debt Forgiveness

March 13, 2013 0 Comments 13 tags

If your lender cancelled or forgave your mortgage debt, you generally have to pay tax on that amount. But there are exceptions to this rule for some homeowners who had

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

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

IRS YouTube Video – How to Check on Your Refund

March 6, 2013 0 Comments 7 tags

With the April 15 tax filing deadline approaching, the Internal Revenue Service created a new YouTube video to provide taxpayers more details and tips to check on their tax refund.

Social Security Benefits and Your Taxes

March 1, 2013 0 Comments 9 tags

Some people must pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. If you get Social Security, you should receive a Form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement, by early February. The form

IRS Announces Delayed Tax Filing Season

January 9, 2013 0 Comments 11 tags

The Internal Revenue Service will start processing tax returns for the vast majority of filers on Jan. 30. The agency had planned to open the tax season on Jan. 22,