Made a mistake or missed a deduction? Learn how to amend a tax return with our step-by-step guide. Find out how to use Form 1040-X to correct your return and claim missed credits.
The IRS offers two methods for filing your taxes: electronically (called E-filing) or through the mail. E-filing has grown to be the most popular method to file, representingover 90% of all returnsreceived by the IRS for 2020 tax returns. The IRS hasstated that e-filed returnsare more ...
2020. The IRS encourages low-income taxpayers and others who don’t generally file tax returns to wait so that it is easier to set up an “Economic Impact Payment” for them. The IRS Free File site (listed below) is a good place to go to receive continuing updates...
Direct Fileis a free IRS program for filing a federal tax return online. For tax year 2024 (filing in 2025), Direct File is open to eligible taxpayers in 25 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampsh...
Amended tax returns can take up to 3 weeks before they appear in the IRS system. From there, it can take up to 16 weeks to process amended returns. As such, it’s best to wait about a month after you mailed in your amended tax return before you check the status of it. ...
Sending a tax return to the IRS is a simple process, but one that requires more than a few steps to get right. Make sure that you follow all the instructions on every form you submit. Mail or send your return using a method that provides you with proof o
Are you married? Congrats! The IRS is rewarding you with tax deductions and credits. What does it mean to file taxes with your spouse? Find out here! Rachel Cruze Taxes What Is Taxable Income? 10 min read You don’t have to pay taxes on your entire paycheck. That’s where taxable and...
The IRS calls Form W-2 an informational return because it informs the above parties about your earnings and the amount of taxes you paid for the year. Who fills out Form W-2? Form W-2 is one of those tax forms that you, the taxpayer, don’t have to fill out. Your employer provide...
If you have a refund coming from the IRS, you want to get your hands on the money as soon as possible. Fortunately, the IRS makes it easy for individual taxpayers to track the status of their refunds and make sure they get the money they have coming.
How to Only Prepare and File One or More State Tax Return Without Also Filing an IRS Tax Return. Fully Prepare Your State Taxes and Mail Them In.