Seniors Who Turned 70½ Last Year Must Start Receiving Retirement Plan Payments by April 1

In most cases, Monday, April 1, 2019, is the date by which persons who turned age 70½ during 2018 must begin receiving payments from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and workplace retirement plans. Two payments in the same year The payments, called required minimum distributions (RMDs), are normally made by the end of the year. Those persons [...]

IRS Confirms Tax Filing Season to Begin January 28

The following article was published by the IRS. Despite the government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service has confirmed that it will process tax returns beginning January 28, 2019 and provide refunds to taxpayers as scheduled. “We are committed to ensuring that taxpayers receive their refunds notwithstanding the government shutdown. I appreciate the hard work [...]

Taxpayers Can Connect with the IRS on Their Phone

Anyone with tax questions can just grab their phone for answers. The IRS has a mobile app, IRS2Go, which is available for free to use on Android and iOS devices. It’s also available on Amazon. Taxpayers use the app to: Check the status of their refund. Taxpayers can check on their refund status within 24 hours [...]

Do’s and Don’ts for Taxpayers Who Get a Letter from the IRS

Every year the IRS mails millions of letters to taxpayers for many reasons. Here are some tips and suggestions for taxpayers who receive one: Don’t ignore it. Most IRS letters and notices are about federal tax returns or tax accounts. Each notice deals with a specific issue and includes specific instructions on what to do. Don’t [...]

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