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Taxes are confusing and cause many taxpayers stress come tax season but PriorTax is here to help. Learn the tax tips and tricks to get you through the preparation process. You could be missing out on more money from the IRS which is why we want to help. We’ll let you know about hidden deductions and rare credits to report on your tax return to maximize your refund. Don’t hesitate to leave a comment on our blog if you have a question about your tax situation. Also, check back here for new tips and tricks throughout the tax season because our team is on the lookout!

How to File Your 2016 Taxes After The Tax Deadline
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Dec 26, 2017

How to File Your 2016 Taxes After The Tax Deadline

Did you miss the 2016 tax deadline? With tax seasons coming and going, you probably have some catching up to do. Luckily, you can still file your 2016 tax return if you’re one of many taxpayers that are rushing to stay on top of a missed 2016 tax deadline. That being said, start raiding your rooms for all […]

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How do I Qualify for the Child Tax Credit?
Divya Hansraj
Jun 16, 2017

How do I Qualify for the Child Tax Credit?

Oh, the joys of having children! Today, it is difficult for parenthood to have its rewards. Children want us to buy them the most expensive toys and clothing and that spending can sometimes feel fruitless. As with struggling to finish a marathon, we strive, hoping there will be a light at the end of the […]

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Unfiled tax returns have you drowning?
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Jun 6, 2017

Unfiled tax returns have you drowning?

Overwhelmed With Prior Year Unfiled Tax Returns? While most Americans finish or have finished their current year taxes, others have stacks of unfiled tax returns from previous years. You may feel swamped with the pressures of work and within a blink of an eye, you wake up to find an IRS notice in the mailbox. Let’s face […]

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20 Facts About Filing an Amended Prior Year Tax Return
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Feb 7, 2017

20 Facts About Filing an Amended Prior Year Tax Return

Did you take the wrong step with your tax return? Don’t be too hard on yourself. Mistakes happen. If you filed your tax return with incorrect or missing information, the IRS will give you a chance to fix your mishap. Before insisting you 100% need to amend your return, though, take a look at our […]

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Someone Used My Social Security Number to File Taxes – What Should I Do?
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Jan 10, 2017

Someone Used My Social Security Number to File Taxes – What Should I Do?

Victim of identity theft? Don’t let panic get the best of you. After entering your tax information, you finally hit the e-file button, only to have your return rejected by the IRS. The reason; a tax return has already been filed with your social security number! There’s a sinking feeling in your gut and an […]

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What Does Being Audited By The IRS Mean?
Michelle O'Brien
Dec 23, 2016

What Does Being Audited By The IRS Mean?

Feel like the IRS has all eyes on you? Think of filing your taxes as going through security at an airport. Your tax return is you. The security checkpoint is the IRS. Just like you can be stopped while going through security, your tax return can be stopped by the IRS. With a security checkpoint, […]

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Filing Taxes in Two States: Working in NY & Living in NJ
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Oct 20, 2016

Filing Taxes in Two States: Working in NY & Living in NJ

If you’re living and working in different states, plan on filing taxes in two states. For many, working and living in different states can save you a lot of money. This is especially true if you work in an expensive city like New York City. The commute from New Jersey to the Big Apple may […]

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The IRS Address to File Taxes
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Oct 18, 2016

The IRS Address to File Taxes

Mailing your tax return to the IRS? Don’t forget the stamp! It’s 2016 and we are well into the era of e-file. In fact, the vast majority of taxpayers now send their return into the IRS electronically. However, there are some people out there who prefer to kick it old school and snail mail a paper copy of their […]

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How to File Taxes without a W-2
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Oct 18, 2016

How to File Taxes without a W-2

It’s easy to lose your W-2 and just as simple to file without it. E-filing your tax return these days is pretty straightforward. You just plug in the numbers on your W-2 to the online  tax application, take the credits and deductions you’re entitled to, and VOILA! Couldn’t be simpler. But what happens if you don’t have […]

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How to Get a Copy of Your W-2 Form for Prior Years
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Oct 18, 2016

How to Get a Copy of Your W-2 Form for Prior Years

Ready to file your tax return but can’t find your W-2 form? If you realized you lost a prior year W-2, there’s still hope. The process to get a copy of a W-2 can be fairly simple. In order to receive a copy of your prior year W-2, you have three options. After requesting the W-2 , create […]

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