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
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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
The Tax Deadline has Passed, Now What?
If You Missed the Tax Deadline These Tips Can Help April 15 has come and gone. If you didn’t file a tax return or an extension but should have, you need to take action now. Here are some tips for
Seven Facts about Injured Spouse Relief
If you file a joint return and all or part of your refund is applied against your spouses’ past-due debt you may be entitled to injured spouse relief. An “Injured Spouse” should not be confused with an “Innocent Spouse.” A
Alternatives to Calling the IRS Next Week
IRS Warns of Heavy Call Volume, Offers Tips for Faster Answers WASHINGTON – The IRS reminded taxpayers the Presidents Day holiday period typically marks one of the busiest weeks of the tax filing season for its phone lines. There are
IRS Resources
The IRS will start processing federal income tax returns starting Friday, January 31, 2014. If you need tax help, the IRS website has forms, information, and IRS contact information you need. The quickest way to get federal income tax information
No Tax Refunds During Shutdown
Tax Refunds In other government shutdown news, the IRS announced on its website on Tuesday that, “Tax refunds will not be issued until normal government operations resume.” This marked a change from its shutdown contingency plan, under which 859 employees in its
Tax Tips – Six Facts on Tax Refunds and Offsets
Certain financial debts from your past may affect your current federal tax refund. The law allows the use of part or all of your federal tax refund to pay other federal or state debts that you owe. Here are six
Refund Cycle Chart Discontinued by IRS
No Refund Cycle Chart In previous years, the IRS would publish a refund cycle chart showing when a particular tax return would be deposited into a taxpayers bank account if they elected Direct Deposit of their refund. This was true