Tax filing season officially starts on Monday, Jan. 28. With the new rules and uncertainty around the shutdown, it’s more important than ever to get your tax records organized early. If any of the following situations pertain to you, consider
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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,
Delayed Refunds for Tax Year 2016 Due to IRS Identity Theft Precautions
Refunds for Returns with EITC or ACTC Delayed The PATH Act of 2015 requires the IRS to hold 2016 refunds claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until February 15. The IRS must hold
California Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Governor Brown recently signed into law the state’s first ever EITC to help California’s poorest working families. The California EITC complements the federal EITC by providing a refundable tax credit for the lowest income California households. The credit will be
EITC Awareness Day 2015
Today is National Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day for 2015. Four out of five workers claim and get the EITC they earned. In California alone, statistics for the 2013 tax year included 3.1 million EITC claims for a total
EITC Awareness Day
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) invites community organizations, elected officials, state and local governments, employers, and other interested parties to join a nationwide effort on Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day, January 31, 2014. IRS estimates four of five eligible
Tax Tips – Special Tax Benefits for Armed Forces Personnel
If you’re a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, the IRS wants you to know about the many tax benefits that may apply to you. Special tax rules apply to military members on active duty, including those serving in combat
Earned Income Tax Credit
If you earned less than $45,060 (or $50,270 if you’re married and filing jointly) last year, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The maximum credit for tax year 2012 is $5,891. Even if you don’t owe