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 [...]
The IRS conducts many types of audits each year to verify income and expenses claimed on tax returns. Many of these audits are conducted by mail. If you receive an audit by mail, be sure to read the letter carefully. The letter explains the issues involved and outlines the types of information you need to send [...]
If you want to speak with someone face to face at the IRS, just go to IRS.gov/appointment, then click "find a taxpayer assistance center office." Enter your zip code and then select which mileage radius you want to search within. Select the office listed, and make sure it offers the services you need. Remember that you [...]
If a heavy highway vehicle is registered in your name, mark August 31 on your calendar. That's the deadline to file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. Here are a few other things to remember about this form: The heavy highway vehicle use tax applies to highway motor vehicles with a taxable gross weight [...]
