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Some Taxpayers Receive Stimulus Payments IRS releases tools for others

April 16, 2020 The following information is provided courtesy of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) The first batch of economic stimulus payments have been deposited in taxpayer accounts. For those who have not received their payment the IRS has released a set of  tools to address questions about stimulus payments. The Social Security […]

Here’s how much individuals will get from the Economic Impact Payments

April 14, 2020 Employed full or part time? Unemployed? A temporary or gig worker? Retired or disabled? Receive public benefits? Have no income? Most U.S. residents – under certain income levels – will receive the Economic Impact Payment if they are not claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer and have a Social Security number. […]

IRS extends more tax deadlines to cover individuals, trusts, estates corporations and others

April 9, 2020 WASHINGTON — To help taxpayers, the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced today that Notice 2020-23 extends additional key tax deadlines for individuals and businesses. Last month, the IRS announced that taxpayers generally have until July 15, 2020, to file and pay federal income taxes originally due on April […]

The Right to Retain Representation: Taxpayer Bill of Rights #9

April 19, 2018 The right to retain representation when dealing with the IRS is one of ten rights in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Taxpayers who interact with the IRS should be aware of their rights. The right to representation means: Taxpayers have the right to retain an authorized representative of their choice to represent […]

What Taxpayers Should do When They Need More Time to Pay

April 16, 2018 All taxpayers should file their taxes on time, even if they can’t pay what they owe. This saves them from a potential failure-to-file penalty. While taxes are due by the original due date of the return, some taxpayers are unable to pay them by the deadline. Here are some tips for those […]

IRS Offers Last-Minute Tips for Those Who Haven’t Filed

IRS YouTube Videos: Tax Return Errors – Tips to Avoid Them English | Spanish | ASL Owe Taxes But Can’t Pay? English | Spanish | ASL IRS Taxes – Three Easy Ways to Pay English | Spanish | ASL Direct Deposit for Your Tax Refund English | Spanish | ASL When Will I Get My […]

IRS Offers New Cash Payment Option

April 17, 2016 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced a new payment option for individual taxpayers who need to pay their taxes with cash. In partnership with ACI Worldwide’s OfficialPayments.com and the PayNearMe Company, individuals can now make a payment without the need of a bank account or credit card at over 7,000 7-Eleven […]

Top 10 Tips to Know if You Get a Letter from the IRS

April 21, 2015 The IRS mails millions of notices and letters to taxpayers each year. There are a variety of reasons why the IRS might send you a notice. Here are the top 10 tips to know in case you get one. 1.    Don’t panic. You often can take care of a notice simply by […]

What to Know about Late Filing and Late Paying Penalties

April 17, 2015 April 15 was the tax day deadline for most people. If you are due a refund there is no penalty if you file a late tax return. But if you owe tax, and you failed to file and pay on time, you will usually owe interest and penalties on the tax you […]

Make Plans Now for Next Year’s Tax Return

Most people stop thinking about taxes after they file their tax return. But there’s no better time to start tax planning than right now. And it’s never too early to set up a smart recordkeeping system. Here are six IRS tips to help you start to plan for this year’s taxes: 1. Take action when life […]