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8 Ways You Might Be Cheating on Your Taxes
8 Ways You Might Be Cheating on Your Taxes
Don't fall into these common traps that can get you in hot water with the IRS.
July 8, 2020
2020 Tax Deadline: When Are Tax Returns Due This Year?
2020 Tax Deadline: When Are Tax Returns Due This Year?
The April 15 deadline for filing your 2019 federal income tax return (and paying taxes) has been moved back...but the new due date is approaching fast…
July 8, 2020
How to Get an Extension for Filing Your Tax Return
How to Get an Extension for Filing Your Tax Return
If you can't wrap up your tax return by the July 15 deadline, it's easy to buy yourself more time.
July 7, 2020
Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filing
Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filing
As you rush to meet the July 15 tax filing deadline, here are some pointers to bring your stress level down.
July 7, 2020
7 Reasons to File a Tax Return Even If You Don't Have To (Hint: They're Due July 15!)
7 Reasons to File a Tax Return Even If You Don't Have To (Hint: They're Due July 15!)
Some people aren't required to file a tax return. But, if you fall into that category, you might want to file a return anyway.
July 6, 2020
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10 IRS Audit Red Flags for Retirees
10 IRS Audit Red Flags for Retirees
Watch out: These things can increase the chances that the IRS will give your tax return a closer look.
July 1, 2020
Is There an Unclaimed Tax Refund Waiting for You?
Is There an Unclaimed Tax Refund Waiting for You?
The IRS has $1.5 billion in refunds from 2016 waiting to be claimed. Is any of that money yours?
July 1, 2020
IRS Is Not Extending the Tax Deadline Again
IRS Is Not Extending the Tax Deadline Again
Tax Day 2020 was already pushed back from April 15 to July 15, but it won't be delayed further.
June 30, 2020
What to Do If You Get a Stimulus Check for a Deceased Person
What to Do If You Get a Stimulus Check for a Deceased Person
The IRS sent more than 1 million stimulus checks to dead people. If you received one for a family member who passed away, there are certain steps you …
June 25, 2020
13 Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Buyers
13 Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Buyers
Owning (or buying) a home is expensive. But at least there are some tax deductions, credits, and exclusions that can help you recoup some of those cos…
June 22, 2020
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Americans are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2020 tax year...and it's never too early to start thinking about next year's return.
June 22, 2020
Where's My Stimulus Check? Use the IRS's "Get My Payment" Portal to Get an Answer
Where's My Stimulus Check? Use the IRS's "Get My Payment" Portal to Get an Answer
The IRS has a stimulus check portal that lets you track the status of your payment. You can also enter your bank account information to get your payme…
June 20, 2020
What Are the Income Tax Brackets for 2020 vs. 2019?
What Are the Income Tax Brackets for 2020 vs. 2019?
The IRS unveiled the 2020 tax brackets, and it's never too early to start planning to minimize your future tax bill.
June 20, 2020
11 Tips on How and When to File an Amended Tax Return
11 Tips on How and When to File an Amended Tax Return
What to do if you discover a mistake on a previous tax return (and other reasons for filing an amended return).
June 18, 2020
Amending Your Tax Return Will Get Easier Soon
Amending Your Tax Return Will Get Easier Soon
Starting this summer, there will be a better way to file an amended tax return.
June 17, 2020
When Are 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Due?
When Are 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Due?
In a normal year, two estimated tax payment deadlines would have passed by now. But, of course, nothing is normal right now.
June 17, 2020
A Shocking Story of Electric-Car Life
A Shocking Story of Electric-Car Life
If you travel more than, say, 150 miles from home more than a few times a year, I don’t see an electric car working as your primary vehicle.
May 26, 2020
Don't Miss Today's Stimulus Check Direct Deposit Deadline (Hint: You Have Until Noon)
Don't Miss Today's Stimulus Check Direct Deposit Deadline (Hint: You Have Until Noon)
The IRS set a deadline for getting stimulus check payments by direct deposit. If you don't act by noon today, you'll receive a paper check (which take…
May 13, 2020
10 Things Social Security Recipients Need to Know About Their Stimulus Check
10 Things Social Security Recipients Need to Know About Their Stimulus Check
It's especially difficult for Social Security recipients to learn the ins and outs of stimulus checks, since there are several special rules that only…
May 9, 2020
When is the Mississippi State Tax Return Deadline in 2020?
When is the Mississippi State Tax Return Deadline in 2020?
At one point the due date for filing your Mississippi income tax return was May 15, but it has been pushed back to a later date.
May 8, 2020
Do People in Jail Get a Stimulus Check?
Do People in Jail Get a Stimulus Check?
The IRS released guidance on what people incarcerated in jail or prison should do if they receive a stimulus check.
May 6, 2020
Who's Not Getting a Stimulus Check (Or Has to Return It)
Who's Not Getting a Stimulus Check (Or Has to Return It)
Not everyone is getting a stimulus check, and some people who get them are supposed to return them. See if you're on the list of people who won't get …
May 6, 2020
Social Security Recipients Will Start Getting Stimulus Checks This Week
Social Security Recipients Will Start Getting Stimulus Checks This Week
The IRS is using information from the Social Security Administration to process stimulus payments for people who didn't file a 2018 or 2019 tax return…
May 1, 2020
IRS Fixes Stimulus Check Portal (We Hope)
IRS Fixes Stimulus Check Portal (We Hope)
After three nights of maintenance outages, the IRS says its "Get My Payment" tool is now working better than ever.
April 26, 2020
Filing My Taxes Early Cost Me My Stimulus Check
Filing My Taxes Early Cost Me My Stimulus Check
"A smart person learns from [their own] mistakes, but a truly wise person learns from the mistakes of others." Here's one CPA's story of how doing the…
April 24, 2020