One of the most frequent questions the IRS gets every year is, "Are my Social Security benefits taxable?" The IRS website has a tool called the Interactive Tax Assistant that can help you answer this question. To use it, visit IRS.gov/ita. Scroll down and click on "Are My Social Security or Railroad Retirement Tier 1 Benefits [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Not everyone is legally required to file a federal tax return. However, not doing it could be leaving money on the table. People could be missing out on refundable tax credits or an income tax refund. This could apply to someone if they: Have had federal income tax withheld [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Here are some simple things taxpayers can do throughout the year to make next filing season less stressful: Organize tax records. Create a system that keeps all important information together. Taxpayers can use a software program for electronic recordkeeping or store paper documents in clearly labeled folders. They should [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Mistakes can happen when preparing a tax return — and that can cause delays or even rejected returns. Knowing what to lookout for can help taxpayers be better prepared when they file their federal tax return. Electronically filing a tax return reduces errors because the tax software does the [...]
The IRS conducts audits by mail to verify a taxpayer's eligibility for child-based refundable credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit. Typically the IRS holds the refund until the audit is complete. For Earned Income Tax Credit audits, you'll usually need to provide documentation verifying your relationship to the children claimed and that they lived [...]
