This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers who missed the April 15 filing deadline should submit their federal tax return as soon as possible. Those who missed the deadline to file and owe taxes should file as soon as possible to avoid penalties and interest. Requesting an extension allows for additional time to file but [...]
One of the most frequent questions the IRS gets every year is, "Are my Social Security benefits taxable?" The IRS website has a tool called the Interactive Tax Assistant that can help you answer this question. To use it, visit IRS.gov/ita. Scroll down and click on "Are My Social Security or Railroad Retirement Tier 1 Benefits [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Before filing a federal tax return, taxpayers should make sure they have the necessary and correct documents. Here’s what taxpayers should do if they haven't received their Form W-2 or Form 1099 yet. Taxpayer options for missing documents Contact the employer, payer or issuing agency and request the missing [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Mistakes and errors can happen, but most are easily avoidable when it comes to filing federal income tax returns. Taxpayers are encouraged to review their entire return before filing to make sure it is correct and complete. This is the case even if someone else prepared it, because ultimately, [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to use online tools and take a few simple steps to prepare for claiming new and expanded tax benefits under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Families planning to claim the Child Tax Credit, the Adoption Credit, or pay for educational expenses should review [...]
