You've likely seen and heard ads from companies claiming they can settle your debt with the IRS for "pennies on the dollar." They claim you need their services to strike a deal and pay less to the IRS. The truth is, third parties can't always deliver on claims to reduce tax debt and obtain waivers of [...]
Are you putting off filing your tax return because you owe money but can't pay? You shouldn't. The IRS can help you if you're having trouble paying all the taxes you owe at once - but you must take action. Here's what you need to do: First, before the tax deadline, either file your tax return [...]
There are several easy ways to pay your taxes: online, by phone, cash, check, or money order. To pay online, you can go to your online account at IRS.gov/account and make a payment from your checking or savings account. You can also view the amount you owe, any payment history or activity, and other account information [...]
The easiest way to file your taxes is electronically. Here are the top five reasons to choose e-file: It's easy. It's convenient. It's safe and secure. You'll get your refund faster if you choose direct deposit - usually in 21 days or less. If you owe taxes, you can make an electronic payment when you file [...]
If you need more time to file your tax return, don't worry. Getting an extension of time to file is easy. You can get an automatic extension of six months by filing Form 4868, available at IRS.gov/extensions. This is only an extension of time to file, not to pay. You still need to pay any tax [...]
