There are many reasons to check your tax withholding. This means looking to see how much money your employer is withholding from your paycheck for federal income tax. It's a good idea to check your withholding, as it will help you avoid a surprise at tax time. If your employer is withholding too little, you could [...]
In this episode of "The Tale of the Complicated Household," learn more about who can claim the Earned Income Tax Credit. Don't forget that the law about who can claim a child changed over the last few years. If a parent and non-parent both meet EITC requirements, the non-parent must have the higher AGI. If you [...]
This humorous IRS video explains what does - and does not - constitute as a qualifying child when trying to claim the EITC. Read Publication 4717 to become familiar with the questions that, by law, tax preparers must ask taxpayers, as well as the documentation taxpayers must provide to verify their filing status and to claim [...]
The IRS recently produced a video showing how qualified manufacturers can update the products associated with their Qualified Manufacturer ID Code. First, go to the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Qualified Manufacturer home page, from the Energy Credits Online portal. Then click on "Go to Maintain Product List." A warning message will appear. Take the necessary [...]
More than 90 percent of identity thieves and data breaches start with a phishing email. Phishing scams pose as a trusted company: maybe your bank, a favorite retailer, or your state tax agency - even the IRS. Here's one way to recognize a scam: the phishing emails tells an urgent story. For example, there's a [...]
