July 15, 2020 is the New Federal Tax Due Date

As part of its coronavirus response, the federal government has announced a 90-day grace period, changing the tax deadline to July 15, 2020. We are awaiting IRS regulations to be issued providing more details regarding this grace period. The U.S. Treasury will give tax filers 90 extra days to pay income taxes due on up to [...]

Reasons to File a 2019 Tax Return

The following article was published by the IRS. While many people are required to file a tax return, it's a good idea for everyone to determine if they should file. Some people with low income are not required to file, but will need to do so if they can get a tax refund. Here are five [...]

Direct Deposit Fastest Way to Receive Federal Tax Refund

The following article was published by the IRS. Choosing to have your tax refund directly deposited into your checking or savings account is the fastest way to get your money. It's simple, safe and secure. Taxpayers can also get their refund deposited into one, two or three different accounts, if desired. Eight out of 10 taxpayers [...]

IRS Helps Workers, Businesses with New Gig Economy Tax Center

The following article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service recently launched a new Gig Economy Tax Center on IRS.gov to help people in this growing area meet their tax obligations through more streamlined information. "The IRS developed this online center to help taxpayers in this emerging segment of the economy," said IRS Commissioner [...]

Taxpayers can Compare Eligibility and Benefits of Two Education Credits

The following article was published by the IRS. There are two education credits that can help taxpayers with higher education costs: the American opportunity tax credit and the lifetime learning credit. There are several differences and some similarities between them. Taxpayers can claim both benefits on the same return, but not for the same student or [...]

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