Income taxes are a pay-as-you-go system. That means you pay your taxes as you earn income during the year. Either your employer withholds taxes from your pay, or you pay quarterly estimated taxes on your own. If you have income that's not subject to withholding, you may need to make quarterly payments. This includes income such [...]
Here are some ways your tribe can avoid IRS penalties related to employment taxes. This is especially important when you hire new employees and file tax returns. There are four main things to consider: identification numbers, timeliness, accuracy, and resources for help. First, be sure to get valid Taxpayer ID numbers from all employees and vendors [...]
Thieves are constantly working to steal people's identity and personal data so they can use it to fraudulently file tax returns and claim refund money that isn't theirs. Here are a few things you should know so you don't fall victim to these scams: First, the IRS won't initiate contact with you by email or over [...]
Gift cards are for gifts, not for making tax payments. Many people give gift cards as a convenient gift for any occasion. Scammers use gift cards to steal your money. Here's how this usually works: The scammer may call you, impersonating an IRS agent, or contact you by text, email, or social media. The criminal calls [...]
Did you miss a credit or deduction, or need to correct something else on your tax return for this year or past years? If so, you can file an amended tax return. Here are five things you need to know about amending a tax return: First, be sure to identify the year of the return you're [...]
