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If you have a big tax bill that you can’t pay, life seems pretty bleak. While the number of tax liens annually filed by the IRS against taxpayers has dropped by more than 50 percent since 2010, there were more than 14 million open tax-debt cases against individuals and businesses... Read more

April 15 might be the least popular day of the year for many of us. Taxes are due and, especially with the drastic changes in the tax code, many people just aren’t ready yet. If you’re among them, it’s possible to get an extension, but it’s important to follow the right... Read more

A major tax bill has been passed. In the years ahead many Americans will be paying more than before, while many others will pay less. People in both camps will still want to minimize any sums they pay, so here are some tax tips to help many taxpayers lower their... Read more

If you’re a business owner, don’t forget about the date January 31, 2017, the new due date for filing forms W-2. Under a new law, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, enacted last December, the new filing deadline for employers to submit forms W-2 to the Social Security Administration,... Read more

Most of you probably know that breaking tax rules, even if on accident, can bring serious consequences like an audit, but you should know your important taxpayer rights as well. Below we’re outlining what your rights are in case you run into a problem with the IRS.  Important Taxpayer Rights The... Read more

As Hurricane Matthew looms off the Southeastern US coast, the IRS is offering some advice for protecting financial documents and information. In the case of a federally declared disaster, the IRS operates a toll-free number – (866) 562-5227 – staffed by IRS employees specially trained to deal with hurricane disasters.... Read more

Do You Owe the IRS? Not everyone gets a refund. Many taxpayers owe money. It is important to make sure you file timely even though you may not have the money to pay to avoid late filing penalties. There are a number of ways to pay your tax:  Check or money order... Read more

Are your social security benefits taxable income? Social security benefits include monthly retirement, survivor, and disability benefits. If you received Social security benefits in 2015, you should receive a Form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement, which will show the amount. If Social Security was your only source of income in... Read more

The IRS is developing a “Future State” plan that it says will transform the way the service interacts with taxpayers. Many parts of the plan may ease the processing of filing returns, the issuing of refunds, and the identification and resolution of problems. But the Tax Advocate Service – an independent... Read more

Self-employed workers may have difficulty filing their taxes every year. These workers need to pay taxes on their income in addition to whatever self-employment taxes they might have. However, there are many self-employed tax tips that can help them reduce their tax burdens. Whether workers are fully self-employed or doing... Read more

Joining the military means changing your life. Frequent moves, new skills, and overseas deployments all come with the job description. Even taxes change for members of the Armed Forces. That’s why we’re providing military members tax tips. Over the years, the government has created a number of provisions and perks... Read more

Income tax season is here. College students and their families should learn about available education tax benefits that can help lower their education costs. On average, families spend $24,000 a year on college. However, just over a third take advantage of federal tax credits and deductions to help make college... Read more

The tax deadline is just around the corner. Maybe you’re overwhelmed at work or you misplaced the W-2 that your employer sent you weeks ago. Whatever the reason, it looks like you might not make the looming April 18 due date and filing a tax extension may be the right... Read more

We all know the annual ritual: once January rolls around, you gather your tax documents to file your tax returns by the deadline to avoid back taxes and unfiled returns. Sometimes (or maybe the whole time!) you need an extension. And maybe you don’t meet the extended deadline, and now... Read more

How do you know if someone has filed a tax return using your Social Security number to commit income tax refund fraud? And what do you do then? This is happening all the time—the latest General Accounting Office (GAO) report says that IRS paid out over $5.8 billion in fraudulent... Read more

Pay IRS now if you still owe taxes If you still owe taxes and missed the April 15 deadline for filing and payment, you could be incurring interest and late penalties as you read this. File and pay the IRS pronto! If you file your federal tax return late and... Read more

Like so many things in life, the tax-filing process has become less ‘human’ and more automated. That means all you need to do is type one key wrong on your computer, and you could be an IRS person of interest. And, with the increase of ‘robo-audits,’ it’s becoming more important... Read more