Fall is a great time to go through old belongings, throw out and donate what you don’t need and organize what you want to keep. Fall cleaning often means throwing out a bunch of useless papers and junk. However, it’s a good idea to be careful of throwing away old tax returns.The general rule of thumb […]
Were you deployed during tax season and didn’t file taxes? If you were in the military and missed filing prior year taxes, it’s not too late. If you were deployed and missed filing taxes, don’t worry. In fact, tax deadlines are extended for many of those in the military. Not to mention, the deadline extensions […]
There’s nothing less pleasant than owing the IRS money. Find out how PriorTax can help. Most people who are late on their taxes find there’s nothing to worry about. In fact many get a refund. But for an unfortunate few, late taxes mean crippling debt that seems impossible to pay off. These problems, however, are […]
Taxpayer Assistance Centers no longer accept returns for filing. You should mail your late returns to the correct IRS processing center. There are IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) located all across the country. They can provide you with personal, face-to-face tax assistance if you have a problem that can’t be resolved online or over the phone. […]
Reporting tax evasion not makes sure they everyone is treated fairly and the government is properly funded, but could earn you a reward too We know, the economy is rough. But that’s no excuse to skimp when it comes to paying taxes. Much as we all hate forking over money to Uncle Sam, it’s ultimately […]
There are plenty of reasons to file late; many of which involve saving money There are plenty of reasons for not filing a tax return with the IRS: maybe you forgot, maybe you didn’t have enough money to pay your tax bill. Before you know it months turn into years and you’re on the hook […]
Generally, you must amend your return within three years of filing or two years of paying. Have you discovered a mistake you on a previous year’s tax return you already filed with the IRS? You have an obligation to fix it by filing an amended return. But don’t worry – it’s not all bad news. […]
You’ve got the questions. We’ve got the answers. The best way to check your return’s status is to use the Where’s My Refund tool on the IRS website. Don’t call the IRS unless Where’s My Refund tells you to. Calling the IRS unnecessarily will just bog them down and make things slower for everyone, including […]
Find out if you qualify as a New Jersey nonresident and when you have to file a return. State taxes are one of the most complicated aspects of filing taxes – especially if you have to file more than one. Generally you have to file a resident return in the state where you live and […]
Once you’ve paid your taxes, you might want to wave them goodbye. However, it’s never that easy, is it? Since your taxes are a link between what you say you’ve made and what your employers say they’ve paid you, your past year tax forms are often an easy way for you to prove how much money […]