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Top Ten Facts about Amended Returns

Top Ten Facts about Amended Returns

By Admin on April 13, 2010

You can make a change or an adjustment to a tax return you’ve already filed by filing an amended return. Here are the top 10 things you need to know about amending your federal tax return.

Posted in Tax News | Tagged 1040x, adjustment, amended, amending, change, Return

Top 10 First-Time Homebuyer Credit Tax Tips

Top 10 First-Time Homebuyer Credit Tax Tips

By Admin on April 12, 2010

If you purchased or entered into a binding contract to purchase a home in 2009 or early 2010, you may be eligible to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit. Claiming this credit might mean a larger refund.

Posted in Tax Credits, Tax Tips | Tagged 1098, 5405, First-Time, Form, homebuyer credit, HUD-1

How to Get Credit for Retirement Savings Contributions

By Admin on April 12, 2010

If you make eligible contributions to an employer-sponsored retirement plan or to an individual retirement arrangement, you may be eligible for a tax credit.  Here are six things you need to know about the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit: 1. Income Limits The Savers Credit, formally known as the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, applies to individuals [...]

Posted in Tax Credits | Tagged 401(k), 590, 610, 8880, Contributions, Form, IRA, Retirement, Savings

Did You Move or About To Move?

Did You Move or About To Move?

By Admin on April 10, 2010

If you’ve changed your home or business address, make sure you update that information with the IRS to ensure you receive any refunds or correspondence from the IRS.

Posted in Tax Tips | Tagged 8822, address change, Change of Address, Form

Ten Facts about Mortgage Debt Forgiveness

Ten Facts about Mortgage Debt Forgiveness

By Admin on April 9, 2010

If your mortgage debt is partly or entirely forgiven during tax years 2007 through 2012, you may be able to claim special tax relief and exclude the debt forgiven from your income. Here are 10 facts the IRS wants you to know about Mortgage Debt Forgiveness.

Posted in Tax News | Tagged 1099-C, 982, Form, mortgage debt, mortgage debt forgiveness, Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness

Nine Things You Should Know about Tax Penalties

Nine Things You Should Know about Tax Penalties

By Admin on April 9, 2010

The tax filing deadline is approaching. If you don’t file your return and pay your tax by the due date you may have to pay a penalty. Here are nine things you should know about the two different penalties you may face if you do not pay or file on time.

Posted in Tax News | Tagged failure to pay, failure-to-file, Penalties, penalty for filing late, tax

Reminders for Last-Minute Tax Filers

Reminders for Last-Minute Tax Filers

By Admin on April 9, 2010

If you have a balance due and don’t file a tax return by April 15, you face interest on the unpaid taxes as well as a failure-to-file penalty. Interest and penalties are added to your balance due. If you can’t file by the deadline, request an extension of time to file.

Posted in Tax Tips | Tagged Last Minute, Tax filing

Six Tips For Getting More Time to File your Tax Return

Six Tips For Getting More Time to File your Tax Return

By Admin on April 8, 2010

E-file extension You can e-file an extension request using tax preparation software with your own computer or by going to a tax preparer who has the software. The IRS will acknowledge receipt of the extension request if you file by computer.

Posted in Tax News | Tagged 4868, April 15, e-file extension, extension, penalty, six month extension

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