This is the first year since the pandemic when financial relief has slowed down, so many tax credits and deductions are reverting back to where they were in years prior. But there are also shifts in the standard deduction amounts and income tax brackets, which happen annually. For six of the most important changes to be aware of before you file your 2022 return, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE
The IRS may have the ability to automate nearly half of tax returns, according to a paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research. The findings show the agency could correctly auto-fill an estimated 62 million to 73 million returns with information it already has, covering 41% to 48% of taxpayers. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
The IRS has yet to announce an official start date to the 2022 tax season, but it typically begins accepting tax returns by the end of January. For what you need to know and how you can prepare for the changes, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE.
With the U.S. experiencing its highest inflation in 30 years, the IRS just announced that it’s adjusting the standard deduction, income tax rates and dozens of other tax provisions for 2022. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was touted as the largest tax overhaul in 30 years and a mixed bag for some households. Here are 12 tax deductions that disappeared and won’t be available this spring: CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Simple errors could cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars if you don’t get things right the first time when dealing with the IRS. To help you avoid errors that could come back to haunt you, here are four big mistakes to be aware of. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
The tax refund story kicked off with miserable headlines based on early returns back in February. Although things don’t look nearly as dire since then, tax refunds basically look flat after sweeping tax cuts. So what gives? CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Hitting zero with the taxman — that is, neither owing a balance nor receiving a refund — is an indication that you paid exactly the amount of tax liability you owed. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Millions of Americans are finding their refunds are smaller this year. For the three reasons why, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE
The Trump administration passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of 2017, which enacted a number of reforms to the U.S. tax code—including lowering income brackets for most individuals. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE