financial hardship Archives | Fast Forward Accounting Solutions

Tag Archive for: financial hardship

What If I Can’t Pay My Taxes? Five Ways To Manage Your Bill.

February 12, 2024

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.

tax return with amount you owe highlighted_canstockphoto22496778 845x345

The IRS Is Resuming Debt Collections. Here’s What To Do If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes

May 29, 2023

As the IRS returns to normal operations, collection activities will resume as well. The agency is ramping up efforts to collect overdue taxes after many debt-collection activities were paused in order to provide relief to taxpayers during the COVID-19 crisis.

tax return with amount you owe highlighted_canstockphoto22496778 845x345

Stimulus Check Update: Homeowners Could Be Entitled To More Money

June 21, 2021

If you're a homeowner, you may not have to wait for a fourth stimulus check to get your hands on more government money. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO FIND OUT IF YOU'RE ELIGIBLE.

tax return with amount you owe highlighted_canstockphoto22496778 845x345

Tax Deadline Could Be Pushed Back Again

July 6, 2020

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin just reiterated that as things stand now, July 15 will still be the last day for Americans to file their taxes. However, his comments show that there are genuine concerns that the economy, personal finance, and the pandemic may require the government to adjust. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Recent Posts

When To Worry If Your Tax Refund Is DelayedApril 22, 2024 - 6:55 pm
The IRS used some of its $80 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to hire thousands of new employees and improve its automated systems, which reduced the backlog significantly. But some returns can still take a while to process. If you’re still waiting for your tax refund, there is some information you need to know.
Can’t Pay Or File Your Taxes By April 15? Here’s What Happens If You Missed Monday’s DeadlineApril 15, 2024 - 9:35 pm
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.
Four Must-Dos Before Tax Season Wraps UpApril 8, 2024 - 8:39 pm
It’s gratifying to close the books on tax season. But before you do, there are just few things you might want to take care of while you’re still on the tax zone.
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.