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Missing A W-2? Here’s What To Do

Admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:14:39 +0000

If you have not received your W-2, contact your employer to inquire if and when the W-2 was mailed. If it was mailed, it may have been returned to the employer because of an incorrect or incomplete address.

6 Important Facts about Dependents and Exemptions

Admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:19:09 +0000

Even though each individual tax return is different, some tax rules affect every person who may have to file a federal income tax return. These rules include...

10 Tax Benefits for Parents with Kids

Admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:25:46 +0000

Your children may help you qualify for some valuable tax benefits. Here are 10 things parents should consider when filing their taxes this year.

How To Choose the Right Tax Form

Admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:10:43 +0000

Still doing taxes the old fashioned way by filing a paper return? Here are some general rules to consider when deciding which paper tax form to file.

How To Determine Your Correct Tax Filing Status

Admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:50:58 +0000

Determining your filing status is one of the first steps to filing your federal income tax return. There are five filing statuses...

6 Tips For Filing A Tax Extension

Admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:08:44 +0000

Can’t make the April 18 tax filing deadline and need more time to file your tax return? You can get an automatic six month extension of time to file from the IRS.

Home Office Deductions

Admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:49:57 +0000

Whether you are self-employed or an employee, if you use a portion of your home for business, you may be able to take a home office deduction.

Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

Admin — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:50:00 +0000

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act extended a number of tax deductions and credits for 2011 and 2012, which help families pay for college and other child-related expenses.

Eight Filing Status Facts

Admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:39:12 +0000

Your filing status is used to determine your filing requirements, standard deduction, eligibility for certain credits and deductions, and your correct tax.

Nine Tips for Taxpayers Who Owe Money to the IRS

Admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:17:07 +0000

The vast majority of Americans get a tax refund from the IRS each spring, but those who receive a bill may not know that the IRS has a number of ways for people to pay. Here are nine tips for taxpayers who owe money to the IRS.

Do You Need to Amend Your Tax Return?

Admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:40:20 +0000

In some cases, you do not need to amend your tax return. The Internal Revenue Service usually corrects math errors or requests missing forms – such as W-2s or schedules – when processing an original return. In these instances, do not amend

Top 10 First-Time Homebuyer Credit Tax Tips

Admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:04:12 +0000

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.