The IRS issues most refunds in fewer than 21 days for taxpayers who file electronically and choose direct deposit. However, some returns have errors or need more review and may take longer to process. The…
What taxpayers should do if they have incorrect or missing documents
Taxpayers should make sure they have all their documents before filing a tax return. Taxpayers who haven’t received a W-2 or Form 1099 should contact the employer, payer or issuing agency and request the missing…
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Protect yourself from scammers by knowing how the IRS communicates
If the IRS does call it should not be a surprise because the agency will generally send a notice or letter first. Understanding how the IRS communicates can help you protect yourself from scammers who…
Here’s how taxpayers can track the status of their refund
Tracking the status of a tax refund is easy with the Where’s My Refund? tool. It’s conveniently accessible at IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go App. Taxpayers can start checking their refund status within 24 hours after an e-filed…
What to do if you missed the July 15 deadline to file and pay your taxes
While the federal income tax-filing deadline has passed for most people, some taxpayers haven’t filed their 2019 tax returns yet. If you are entitled to a refund, there’s no penalty for filing late. Penalties and…
Remember these tips when searching for a tax preparer
The tax filing season is upon us, and if you will be looking for someone to help you file a tax return you should choose your tax return preparer wisely. This is because it’s ultimately you who is…
Taxpayers can take steps now to get ready to file their taxes in 2020
There are steps you can take now to make sure your tax filing experience goes smoothly next year. First, you can visit the Get Ready page on IRS.gov to find out more. Here are a few other…
The child tax credit benefits eligible parents
Taxpayers who claim at least one child as their dependent on their tax return may be eligible to benefit from the child tax credit. It’s important for people who might qualify for this credit to review the eligibility…
Two Education Credits Help Taxpayers With College Expenses
With school back in session, parents and students should remember to look into tax credits that can help reduce the cost of higher education. If you, your spouse or your dependents pay for higher education…
IRS automatically waives estimated tax penalty for eligible 2018 tax filers
The Internal Revenue Service is automatically waiving the estimated tax penalty for the more than 400,000 eligible taxpayers who already filed their 2018 federal income tax returns but did not claim the waiver. The IRS…
Time for a “Paycheck Checkup”
The IRS encourages everyone to use the Withholding Calculator to perform a quick “paycheck checkup.” This is even more important following the recent changes to the tax law for 2018 and beyond. The Calculator will…
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IRS continues work to help taxpayers; suspends mailing of additional letters
WASHINGTON — As part of ongoing efforts to provide additional help for people during this period, the IRS announced today the suspension of more than a dozen additional letters, including the mailing of automated collection…
Six IRS tips for year-end gifts to charity
Many people give to charity each year during the holiday season. Remember, if you want to claim a tax deduction for your gifts, you must itemize your deductions. There are several tax rules that you…
Here’s what taxpayers need to know to claim clean vehicle tax credits
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 made several changes to the tax credits provided for qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, including adding fuel cell vehicles to the tax credit. Beginning January 1, 2023, eligible…
Giving Tuesday is coming; now is a good time to review tax benefits for charitable giving
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving marks Giving Tuesday when many people choose to make charitable donations. People making charitable donations for Giving Tuesday, or at any time during the year, should review whether their gift is…
Millions of taxpayers will receive their second Economic Impact Payments by debit card
The Treasury Department and the IRS are issuing millions of second Economic Impact Payments by prepaid debit card to speed delivery of the payments to as many people as possible. If the Get My Payment tool on IRS.gov shows…
Remember these tips when searching for a tax preparer
The tax filing season is upon us, and if you will be looking for someone to help you file a tax return you should choose your tax return preparer wisely. This is because it’s ultimately you who is…
Review Your Taxes This Summer to Prevent a Surprise Next Spring
Each year, many people get a larger refund than they expected. Some find they owe a lot more tax than they thought they would. If this happened to you, review your situation to prevent another…
What taxpayers should do when they receive Form 1099-K
Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions, is an IRS form that is used to report certain payment transactions. If taxpayers receive a Form 1099-K, they should use that information with their other tax records…
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