Tax season starts Monday, and while organizing your documents, the IRS is starting a new program offering another option to make the filing process less hectic. Direct File is a new online tool that allows people to file their taxes for free, and is rolling out on a limited basis in ...
The IRS has officially launched its electronic system for filing tax returns, now available in 12 states. Direct File is a new free online tool. Taxpayers in the selected states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use it this tax season to file the...
A common question I receive is,“Will I get my refund faster if I file earlier?”The short answer is maybe; because having a complete and error-free tax filing is much more important than filing as soon as possible. However filing early can be beneficial because you...
Make sure you file for free The "Free File" tool, which offers free tax prep services to eligible taxpayers, will open on Friday and remain available through the October tax extension deadline. Taxpayers qualify for the service with an adjusted gross income of $79,000 or less for 2023. RE...
[Updated with 2025 Refund Release Dates] Early tax filers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) may experience a payment delay or freeze in their refund until late February due to the PATH Act. What is the PA
For California Storm Victims, IRS and California FTB Postpones Tax-Filing and Tax-Payment Deadline to November 16th. Gallery For California Storm Victims, IRS and California FTB Postpones Tax-Filing and Tax-Payment Deadline to November 16th....
The IRS is moving away from the use of facial recognition for identity verification. This transition will occur over the coming weeks to avoid a disruption to tax filing season.
IRS Tax Assistant This tool uses AI and a database of questions from past years and for general questions is a good place to start if you are not getting help from the above options. Share this: Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Subscribe via emailor follow us onFacebook,TwitterorYouTubeto ...
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog. The issue is a change that Congress made in late December affecting how people with unpaid government debt would be treated if they claimed ...
Phone scammers work year round, but it is during the lucrative tax season that many come out of the woodwork. Capitalizing on the sometimes complex process of filing, and an imminent fear of running afoul of the IRS, fraudsters often target victims during the weeks leading up to April ...