One of the first things to figure out with your taxes is which filing status to use. What counts is your status as of December 31st, not any other time of year. There are five filing statuses. Which one is yours? Single - If you're single, divorced, or legally separated as of December 31st, you're probably [...]
Did you know that if there are mistakes on your tax return, it can take longer to get your refund? Worse yet, you may owe additional tax. One common mistake is not choosing the right filing status. You can avoid this mistake by using the IRS' Interactive Tax Assistant on IRS.gov to help you choose the [...]
You've filed your tax return and now you're wondering, "When will I get my refund?" First, head over to IRS.gov/refund. That's where you'll find the IRS' "Where's My Refund?" tool. 24 hours after electronically filing your taxes, you can check on the status of your money on the IRS website. You can also access "Where's My [...]
If you are an employer, here is an important filing deadline reminder. The law requires you to file a copy of the W-2 forms you give to your employees by January 31st. You are also required to file the W-3 forms. Remember, you need to send these forms to the Social Security Administration. In addition, if [...]
If you work and have low to moderate income, be sure to look into the earned income tax credit - also known as EITC. It can put money in your pocket. The first thing to do is check out IRS.gov/eitc. There, you'll discover the credit can be worth thousands of dollars for some people. The amount [...]
