Many workers with low-to-moderate income may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, also called EITC. To get the credit, you must meet some basic requirements, but if you qualify, it can mean a bigger refund. The amount of the credit you can get depends on your income and family size. Families with at least [...]
If you're in the military, you have various tax options available to you. First, there's the Department of Defense's MilTax. It's free and there are no income limits. MilTax includes tax preparation and electronic filing software, as well as personalized support from tax consultants. It's designed to address the realities of military life, including deployments, combat [...]
Are you putting off filing your tax return because you owe money but can't pay? You shouldn't. The IRS can help you if you're having trouble paying all the taxes you owe at once. But YOU must take action. Here's what you need to do: First, before the tax deadline, either file your tax return or [...]
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is for people who have a federal income tax filing or reporting requirement, but who are not eligible for a Social Security number. Taxpayers who need an ITIN can mail a completed Form W-7, along with the required identification documents and federal tax return, to the IRS. Check out the [...]
So you've filed your tax return and now you're wondering, "When will I get my refund?" If you e-filed your return, you can go to IRS.gov/refund after 24 hours to check on its status using the "Where's My Refund?" tool. You can also use the IRS2Go mobile app. It usually takes 21 days to get your [...]
