The following article was published by the IRS. The IRS is now accepting tax returns as the annual tax filing season is underway. The IRS expects taxpayers to file more than 155 million returns this year. Here are some things for taxpayers to consider as they are filing: People have until Tuesday, April 17, 2018, to [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx7ZulLb-PM] If you are one of many Americans who earn a low to moderate income, you may be eligible for a tax credit that can increase your tax refund. This credit is known as the Earned Income Tax Credit, or more simply the EITC. The credit is variable and depends on several factors, including your [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. Most taxpayers can claim one personal exemption for themselves and, if married, one for their spouse. This helps reduce their taxable income on their 2017 tax return. They may also be able to claim an exemption for each of their dependents. Each exemption normally allows them to deduct [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRRkHB55ung]If you are one of the millions who plan to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit, there are some things that are important to know. Regardless of when you file your taxes, the IRS is restricted by law from issuing any refunds to those claiming either of these credits [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utbA-8dk9Zw] Identity theft is nothing new. Stealing someone’s mail, fraudulently opening a credit card account, and impersonating someone else using their Social Security number are all common run-of-the-mill tactics. Also common is tax-related identity theft. This is usually discovered when someone attempts to file their tax return only to have their return rejected due to [...]