Here's a reminder for people who received unemployment compensation in 2020. If you made less than $150,000, you don't have to pay tax on the first $10,200 of your unemployment benefits. If you're married, each spouse receiving unemployment compensation doesn't have to pay tax on those benefits - also up to $10,200 each. Regardless of your [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Now that most taxpayers have filed their federal tax returns, they're eager for details about their refund. When it comes to refunds, there are several common myths that can mislead taxpayers. Getting a refund this year means there's no need to adjust withholding for 2021. To help avoid a [...]
If you're getting a big tax refund this year, you might be wondering what to do with it. Here's an episode of the Dave Ramsey show where Dave advises a couple on the best way to use their refund in light of their current financial situation. He shares many helpful tips about how to approach your [...]
If you've already filed your MA tax return, you're probably wondering when you'll get your refund. To check on the status of your refund on the MA DOR website, you'll need your Social Security number (or ITIN), the tax year of your refund, and the refund amount.
This article was published by the IRS. To help taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will take steps to automatically refund money this spring and summer to people who filed their tax return reporting unemployment compensation before the recent changes made by the American Rescue Plan. The legislation, signed on March 11, allows [...]
