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Avoid Tax Return Errors & Refund Delays

TAS has launched a nationwide Pre-Filing Season Awareness outreach campaign to help millions of taxpayers who self-prepare federal tax returns […] The post Avoid Tax Return Errors & Refu...

Choosing the right tax return preparer for you

Need help filing your federal tax return, but aren’t sure where to start to find a tax preparer? Start with […] The post Choosing the right tax return preparer for you appeared first on Taxpa...

“Voluntary Compliance”: A Holiday Conversation That Followed Me Home

During the holidays, my husband and I made our annual trek to a tree farm to find the perfect Christmas […] The post “Voluntary Compliance”: A Holiday Conversation That Followed Me Home appea...

Making Estimated Payments

If you receive a substantial amount of non-wage income like self-employment income, investment income, taxable Social Security benefits, or pension […] The post Making Estimated Payments appe...

A Win for Taxpayers: Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act

When disaster strikes, taxpayers are already dealing with enough. Rebuilding homes, replacing belongings, and caring for loved ones should take […] The post A Win for Taxpayers: Disaster Rela...

Wait to receive your W-2 form or other income statements to file your tax return

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) wants to help you be prepared for the tax filing season. One way to avoid […] The post Wait to receive your W-2 form or other income statements to file you...

Santa, Please Remember Taxpayers This Holiday Season

Santa, Please Remember Taxpayers This Holiday Season         ‘Tis the season! Many of us make wishes this time of year, so […] The post Santa, Please Remember Taxpayers This Holiday Season ap...

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins Recognized as a Standout Leader in Accounting Today’s Top 100

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins Recognized as a Standout Leader in Accounting Today’s Top 100 National Taxpayer Advocate Erin […] The post National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collin...

Use caution when paying or receiving payments from friends or family members using cash payment apps

Digital Payment Applications & Taxes Here’s something important to pay attention to if you use certain cash applications to send […] The post Use caution when paying or receiving payments...

Filing a Petition with the United States Tax Court

  Filing a Petition with the United States Tax Court Taxpayers have the right to appeal an IRS decision in an […] The post Filing a Petition with the United States Tax Court appeared fir...