Mid-Year Tax Checkup It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the year already. July is a good time to make sure that you are making the best choices for your tax health. Here are some tips to help
Category: Tax Tips
IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Get a PayCheck Checkup
Following major tax reform in December 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking employers to remind workers that a “paycheck checkup” might be necessary to make sure they have the right amount of tax taken out of their paychecks.
Tax News for 2018 Filing Season
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has not yet announced the date that it will begin accepting individual tax returns for the 2018 tax filing season for 2017 tax returns. As the IRS does every year, it’s continuing to update its
2018 Tax Reform – Tax Law Changes
On December 22, 2017 the President signed into law H.R. 1 (officially titled ‘An Act to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Titles II and V of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018’). The legislation was originally
Tax Tips – Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRA) Info
Taxpayers often have questions about Individual Retirement Arrangements, or IRAs. Common questions include: When can a person contribute, how does an IRA impact taxes, and what are other common rules. The IRS offers the following tax tips on IRAs:
Tax Tips – Uber, Lyft, and Other Ride-Share Drivers
Ride-Sharing Services Instead of sitting at home watching TV reruns during their down time, some of people are making extra cash by offering their services in the shared economy. One of the most popular methods is to become a driver for
Need a Tax Transcript or IP PIN
At this time of the year, some tax payers are seeking their Identity Protection PINs or are in need of a tax transcript. For inquiries about IP PIN and transcripts, use the online service options on IRS.gov:
Missing a W2 Form?
What to Do if You’re Missing a W2 Most people get their W-2 forms by the end of January. Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, shows your income and the taxes withheld from your pay for the year. You need
What Deduction Should You Take – Itemized or Standard?
Itemize or Choose the Standard Deduction Most taxpayers claim the standard deduction when they file their federal tax return. However, some filers may be able to lower their tax bill by itemizing. Find out which way saves the most money
Where’s My Refund – Contacting the IRS about Refunds for Held Up Returns
Where’s My Refund for Held Up Tax Returns “Where’s My Refund?” will be updated on Feb. 18 for the vast majority of early filers who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. Before Feb. 18,