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Don’t Like Your 2024 Tax Refund? Here’s An Easy Way To Get A Bigger One Next Year

April 1, 2024

It's fairly simple to make your tax refund bigger or smaller each year: It takes just a few minutes, once you have the paperwork in hand. The IRS even bakes the process into one simple step on its tax forms.

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What Happens If You Amend Your Tax Return?

May 1, 2023

Taxpayers may need to file an amended return if they discover that they made mistakes, such as failing to report income, claiming deductions or credits incorrectly, or making other errors that affect the amount of tax owed or the amount of refund due.

Taxing Times: IRS Warning Issued Over Major New Tax Question On Your 2022 Return – See Action You Must Take

January 30, 2023

Information was revealed through a recent warning issued by the IRS on January 24 that reminded taxpayers they have to report "digital asset-related income." Additionally, filers must give a response to a new digital asset question on their 2022 federal income tax return. A penalty or even a delay in refunds could result by not answering. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

VIDEO: 7 Illegal Ways Some Americans Admit To Save On Taxes

March 5, 2018

Many Americans are missing out on certain tax-saving strategies because they think they're illegal. And, on the flip side, some Americans admit to using illegal strategies to cut down on their tax bill, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Six Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Property Taxes

March 20, 2017

It's important to discover how your property tax bill works - once you know how it's calculated, you can challenge it if you feel it's too high. For six things every homeowner should understand, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

30 Ways To Prevent A Tax Audit

January 30, 2017

To avoid receiving an audit letter from the IRS, avoid foolish mistakes and take the right steps to minimize the risk. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Failing to file on time when you still owe taxes will subject you to a failure-to-file penalty, which is based on how late your return is and the amount of your unpaid tax . You will also be hit with a failure-to-pay penalty. The good news is you still have time to rectify those situations before you’re penalized.
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Don’t Like Your 2024 Tax Refund? Here’s An Easy Way To Get A Bigger One Next YearApril 1, 2024 - 8:58 pm
It’s fairly simple to make your tax refund bigger or smaller each year: It takes just a few minutes, once you have the paperwork in hand. The IRS even bakes the process into one simple step on its tax forms.
How To Reduce Capital Gains Taxes And Save MoneyMarch 26, 2024 - 1:04 am
There are various tactics and techniques investors can employ to reduce their capital gains taxes effectively. From tax-loss harvesting to utilizing retirement accounts and charitable giving strategies, actionable methods can help save money and optimize tax outcomes.
Student Loan Forgiveness Email Scams: How To Detect It And Avoid It?March 18, 2024 - 9:07 pm
From suspicious calls to deceptive emails and text messages, student loan forgiveness scams can come in various forms. There are ways, however, you can identify and avoid these scams along with steps to take if you believe you’ve been targeted.
Answers To 15 Common Tax QuestionsMarch 11, 2024 - 9:11 pm
This is the time of the year people are searching for free tax help they can trust, trying to squeeze out more valuable deductions, hoping to avoid penalties or audits, eagerly awaiting their refunds or wanting to make sure they aren’t victims of tax scams. Read on for answers to the most common tax questions.
2024 Tax Refund Schedule: When Will You Get Your Payments This Tax Season?March 4, 2024 - 8:48 pm
The IRS has been processing tax returns more quickly this year. It’s important to note, however, that the IRS Tax Refund Schedule 2024 lists additional conditions that may affect the timing of tax refunds, including how quickly you submit and whether you are seeking certain credits.
What If I Can’t Pay My Taxes? Five Ways To Manage Your Bill.February 12, 2024 - 10:18 pm
You have options for dealing with a tax bill you can’t pay. To minimize penalties and interest, you’ll need to take action before taxes are due. Pretending the problem doesn’t exist is far more expensive than dealing with it.