New FTB Form 3532 Starting this year, 2015 tax return, the California Franchise Tax Board is requiring form FTB 3532, Head of Household Filing Status Schedule to be completed and attached to the tax return if you claim the status.
Category: Tax Filing
2016 Tax Season Opens January 19, 2016
The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s tax season will begin as scheduled on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. The IRS will begin accepting individual electronic returns that day. The IRS will begin processing paper tax returns at the same
4th Quarter 2015 Estimated Taxes Due
Your last 2015 quarterly estimated tax payment is due by January 15, 2016. Important: If you plan to take this payment as a deduction on your 2015 federal income tax return, you must make the payment by December 31, 2015.
October 15th Tax Filing Deadline
October 15th Deadline Final deadline to file individual tax returns (with extension). (Forms 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ.) Last day the IRS will accept an electronically filed tax return for the year 2014. If filing after October 15th, you’ll need to mail
IRS Letters 5591 and 5596 – Premium Tax Credit
The IRS began mailing out Letter 5591 to those taxpayers who received the Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC) and who should have received a 1095-A, but who have not filed either a tax return including Form 8962 or an extension.
Don’t Wait Until Oct. 15 Extension Deadline to File
Oct. 15 is the last day to file 2014 tax returns for most people who requested an automatic six-month extension and avoid the late filing penalty. However, you can file any time before Oct. 15 if you have all your
Can I Claim My Expenses as Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040)?
Use the IRS Interactive Tax Assistant Tool to see if you can claim miscellaneous itemized deductions on your tax return. You may be able to deduct certain expenses related to producing or collecting taxable income. This topic addresses many of these
Tax Tips for Beauty and Barber Shops
If you own a beauty or barber shop, or are self-employed, visit IRS.gov for all your tax needs. Knowing the tax rules can help your business start, grow and succeed. For example, see IRS Publication 4902, Tips for the Cosmetology
Filing Deadlines Related to Foreign Income and Assets
All U.S. citizens and residents must report worldwide income on their federal income tax return. If you lived outside the U.S. on the regular due date of your tax return, the extended filing deadline for your 2014 tax return is
The Truth About a Big Tax Refund
You’ve filed taxes and are getting a big tax refund. Everyone gets excited about that BIG refund. Why is this? Is this really good? Well, not really unless you are getting refundable tax credits (EIC, AOTC, Additional Child Tax Credit, etc) to get