If you ever have a tax question, check out IRS.gov. One very helpful tool there is the Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA). The ITA tool is a tax law resource that takes you through a series of questions and provides you with answers. (You can print them out if you wish.) Just type what you want to [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year has been automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days. "This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the [...]
You may need to authorize a third party to manage your tax accounts in MassTaxConnect. If you would like to grant access to your CPA or another individual to file and pay on your behalf with the Commonwealth, here's what to do: Once you've logged in to MassTaxConnect, the taxpayer screen will open. Select "Manage My [...]
Mass.gov has a very user-friendly online resource called TaxConnect that provides information about your state taxes. This video tutorial gives you an overview of the MassTaxConnect system, including how to set up an account and/or log in. You'll learn how to pay a tax bill or make an extension or estimated tax payment using the "Make [...]
The following article was published by the IRS. The 2018 Form 1040 replaces prior year Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. The 2018 Form 1040 uses a building-block approach that allows individuals to file only the schedules they need with their federal tax return. Many people will only need to file Form 1040 and no schedules. Electronic [...]
