Category Archives: Individual

Seven Things about Getting More Time to File your Tax Return

If you can’t meet the April deadline to file your tax return, you can get an automatic six month extension of time to file from the IRS. Here are seven things you need to know about filing an extension: Extra … Continue reading

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Here’s What Happens After You File

Most taxpayers have already filed their federal tax returns, but many may still have questions. Here’s what the IRS wants you to know about refund status, recordkeeping, mistakes and what to do if you move. Refund Information You can go … Continue reading

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Ten Last Minute Filing Tips

With the tax filing deadline close at hand, the IRS offers 10 tips for those still working on their tax returns: File Electronically Consider filing electronically instead of using paper tax forms. If you file electronically and choose to have … Continue reading

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Going Green May Reduce Your Taxes

When you invest in energy-efficient products, you may be saving money on both your energy bills and your tax return. The Internal Revenue Service wants you to know about these six energy-related tax credits created or expanded by the American … Continue reading

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Top Ten Tips for Last Minute Filers

With the tax filing deadline close at hand, here are the top 10 tips the IRS wants you to know if you are still working on your federal tax return. E-file your return  Don’t miss out on the benefits of … Continue reading

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Ten Tips for Taxpayers Contributing to an Individual Retirement Plan

If you haven’t made all the contributions to your traditional Individual Retirement Arrangement that you want to make – don’t worry, you may still have time.  Here are the top 10 things the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know … Continue reading

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Ten Tips for Deducting Charitable Contributions

When preparing to file your federal tax return, don’t forget your contributions to charitable organizations. If you made qualified donations last year, you may be able to take a tax deduction if you itemize on IRS Form 1040, Schedule A. … Continue reading

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Ten Things You May Not Know about Farm Income and Deductions

If you are in the business of farming, there are a number of tax issues that you should consider before filing your federal tax return. The IRS has compiled a list of 10 things that farmers may want to know … Continue reading

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Five Facts You Need to Know about Suspicious E-mails

There are many e-mail scams circulating that fraudulently use the Internal Revenue Service name or logo as a lure. The goal of the scam – known as phishing – is to trick you into revealing personal and financial information. The … Continue reading

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Five Tips to Avoid Tax Time Stress

Filing your tax return doesn’t have to be stressful.  The IRS has put together five stress-relieving tips to help you. 1. Don’t Procrastinate Resist the temptation to put off your taxes until the very last minute. Rushing to meet the … Continue reading

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