Being a small business owner or entrepreneur can be a heavy lift sometimes. Fortunately, there’re several tools and resources that can help them manag...
It’s not too early to start planning for next year: Check withholding now
Even though the tax filing deadline for tax year 2025 passed a couple weeks ago, it’s not too early to start planning for next filing season. Planning...
Taxpayers who discover an error after filing a federal tax return may need to file an amended return. There are some instances where an amended return...
Tax return filed: Here are ways to check the status of a tax refund
A new feature in Individual Online Account lets taxpayers opt in to receive email notifications when there’s an update to their refund status. Taxpaye...
Options for taxpayers who need help paying their tax bill
The filing and payment deadline for most 2025 federal tax returns is April 15, 2026. There are exceptions for taxpayers in a disaster area, combat zon...
Need more time to file? Don’t wait, request an extension
The April 15 deadline to file federal income tax returns is coming up fast. Taxpayers who need more time to file, should request an extension by the f...
Not everyone is legally required to file a federal tax return. However, not doing it could be leaving money on the table. People could be missing out...
Be informed, not fooled by ghost preparers and tax credit scams
The tax filing season is coming to an end in a couple of weeks, but that doesn’t mean scammers and schemers take a break. Here’s a couple more things...
What is gig economy?
The gig economy is an activity where people earn income for on-demand work, services or goods. Often, it’s through a digital plat...
What taxpayers can do if they haven’t received all their tax documents
Before filing a federal tax return, taxpayers should make sure they have the necessary and correct documents.
Here’s what taxpayers should do if they...
A deeper dive into the Dirty Dozen: Taxpayers stay alert in peak filing season
Every year the IRS announces a list of top tax scams that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals....
IRS Alternative Media Center provides tax info in multiple formats
The IRS Alternative Media Center offers hundreds of products in various formats to make sure taxpayers have equal access to important tax information....
The costs for continuing education can add up quickly and get expensive. There are several tax benefits such as credits and deductions that can help e...
Taxpayers could see a change in their 2025 tax bill or refund
New deductions have been added, and certain credits have been updated. Some of these changes are retroactive to the start of 2025, which suggests that...
Taxpayer Bill of Rights: Taxpayers have the right to pay no more than the correct amount of tax
Taxpayers have 10 rights which make up the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. One of which ensures taxpayers have the right to pay only the amount of tax legall...