Could The IRS Let Everyone File Taxes For Free? Why Congress Is Considering Cutting Out The Middlemen
At one point or another, tax filers found themselves wondering the same thing: “If the IRS knows how much I owe, why do I have to calculate this myself?” For many, that leads to a second question: “Why am I paying a middleman to help me file?” The U.S. government is wondering the same thing. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
IRS Interest Rates Jump To 6% On Oct. 1. Here’s How Much Money You’ll Get For A Missing Refund
As of Aug. 5, there were 9.7 million unprocessed individual 2021 tax returns, according to the IRS, with 1.8 million requiring error correction or other special handling. The IRS is working to clear its backlog but there’s a little good news if you’re missing a refund: You may be earning interest on your unpaid balance. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
The Inflation Reduction Act and Taxes: What You Should Know
The U.S. Senate just passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022—a climate, energy, healthcare, and tax bill that would increase IRS funding, and change some tax policy and tax credits. The House of Representatives is expected to take up the legislation on Friday, August 12th In the meantime, it’s good to have information about how the Act might impact your taxes. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
IRS Is Rewarding Retirement Savers With Up To $2,000 — Are You Eligible?
Formerly known as the Retirement Savings Contribution credit, the Saver's Credit tax break is available to low- and moderate-income earners who tuck away money for retirement. You can get a credit worth as much as $2,000 if you're filing your tax return as a married couple ($1,000 if filing single). For a break down of the rules as well as the 2022 income ranges and credit rates, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE
12 Frequently Asked Tax Questions – Top CPAs Answer
Got tax questions? TheStreet teamed up with some of the most recognized CPAs and tax experts across the country to answer 12 of the most frequently asked. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Will There Be A Recession In 2022? How To Prepare Now
With mounting anxiety about an impending recession in the US, you may be concerned, or at least a little curious, about what this may mean for your finances. So how do you best prepare, save, invest and generally make smart money moves in these uncertain times? For some guidance to help navigate through this difficult financial period, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE