Members of the military and their families are often eligible for certain tax breaks. For example, members of the armed forces don’t have to pay taxes on some types of income. Special rules could also lower the tax they owe or give them more time to file and pay taxes. No matter what time of the [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_516dpIZWU] Every year there is a subset of people who ask themselves if they have to file a tax return. The best way to find out the answer to this question is by checking out the Interactive Tax Assistant on IRS.gov/ITA and clicking on “Do I Need to File a Tax Return?” You will then [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTJcyeYzUec]It goes without saying that it takes the IRS much longer to process tax returns that have mistakes. That also means that those who make mistakes who are due refunds will likely have to wait much longer to get them. Here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them: […]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx7ZulLb-PM] If you are one of many Americans who earn a low to moderate income, you may be eligible for a tax credit that can increase your tax refund. This credit is known as the Earned Income Tax Credit, or more simply the EITC. The credit is variable and depends on several factors, including your [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRRkHB55ung]If you are one of the millions who plan to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit, there are some things that are important to know. Regardless of when you file your taxes, the IRS is restricted by law from issuing any refunds to those claiming either of these credits [...]