IRS Holding $153 Million in Undelivered Tax Return Checks
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it is looking to return $153.3 million in undelivered tax refund checks. In all, 99,123 taxpayers are due refund checks this year that could not be delivered because of mailing address errors.
Two Out of Three Individuals Now Using e-File
Individuals e-filed a record 95 million federal income tax returns during 2009, up almost 6 percent from last year’s total of nearly 90 million. About two out of three taxpayers used e-file this year; out of the 141 million returns filed so far this year, over 67 percent were e-filed, compared to 59 percent last year.
Tax Tips for Recently Married Taxpayers
If you have recently gotten married or plan to get married in the near future, the IRS has some tips to help you avoid stress at tax time. Report any name change to the Social Security Administration, so your name and SSN will match when you file your next tax return.
Top 10 Tips for Last Minute Tax Filers
With the tax filing deadline close at hand, here are the top 10 tips for taxpayers still working on their tax return. E-file your return. Consider filing electronically instead of using paper tax forms. Choosing to e-file is the best way to ensure your return is accurate and complete.
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Processeing
IRS Successfully Processing Tax Forms Affected by AMT Legislation WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is now processing the five tax forms affected by legislation involving the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). On Monday, IRS systems began to accept and process returns that include the five affected forms. After several days of processing, the IRS has [...]
Tax Returns from Seven States Go to Different IRS Tax Centers
WASHINGTON — As some taxpayers begin to prepare their paper tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service notes that some may be sending their returns to a different service center than last year. Those who received a tax instruction booklet from the IRS in the mail and use the labels included with the booklet can be [...]
