Preparing for Disasters

It's important to think about hurricanes, tornadoes, and other disasters so you're prepared in case they happen. This includes safeguarding your tax forms and other financial records. First, you could take advantage of electronic record keeping. See if you can receive your bank statements and related documents by email. For paper documents such as W-2s and [...]

Pop Quiz! Do You Qualify for an Education Tax Credit?

Class is in session! It's time to learn how education tax credits can help pay for higher education. Visit IRS.gov for more information. There are two education tax credits that can help offset the cost of higher education: the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. These can help if you're heading to college, [...]

Where’s My Tax Refund?

If you've filed your tax return, you may be wondering when you'll get your refund. If you head over to IRS.gov/refund, 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 Refund?" [...]

Options for Taxpayers Who Need Help Paying a Tax Bill

This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers who can't pay their tax bill by the April 17, 2024 deadline shouldn't panic – the IRS is here to help. There are several options to help taxpayers meet their obligations. It's important for taxpayers to file their tax return or request an extension of time to file [...]

Taxpayers: Remember, an Extension to File is Not an Extension to Pay Taxes

This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers who can’t file by the deadline of April 15, 2024 should request an extension before that deadline. Remember, however, that an extension to file is not an extension to pay taxes. If they owe taxes, they should pay them before the due date to avoid potential penalties and [...]

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