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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

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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What Are Allowances on a W-4?

You must pay tax to the IRS but your W-4 form lets you decide when to pay it. When beginning a new job, you may remember your employer handing over a W-4 form (along with the pile of other paperwork) to fill out. Your W-4 form determines how much tax is withheld from your income […]

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How to Determine Your W-4 Allowances

Confused about how to fill out your W-4 form? If you’re completing your W-4 form and have no idea how many allowances to claim, you’re not alone. That being said, it’s important to be aware of the number of allowances you’re claiming to avoid a large tax bill after filing. The W-4 form determines how much tax is withheld […]

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Where Is My State Tax Refund?

Check the status of your state tax refund online For all our kvetching, the IRS is *usually* pretty good about sending out tax refunds in a timely manner. In other countries, Australia for example, it’s not uncommon to hear of people waiting 20 or even 30 weeks for their tax refunds. But state tax refunds […]

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PriorTax Reviews

PriorTax is one of the best places to file late taxes online – just ask our customers Here at PriorTax ,we allow you to file your late tax returns with the same ease it takes to file for the current year. Our application gathers your information and then fills in your return automatically. Plus, free live help […]

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How to Get Prior Year State Tax Information

You can’t run from your past…even when it comes to taxes. With federal taxes, we’re all, more or less, in the same boat. The IRS is a one stop shop for everyone; no matter where in the country you live. When we’re talking state tax returns, we each seem to be out to sea on our […]

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Last Day to Claim Your 2013 Tax Refund

Don’t let this one slip through the cracks. The last day to claim your 2013 tax refund is April 15th, 2017! Timing controls everything in life, from the expiration date on your milk carton to your child’s expected due date next Spring. Tax refunds are no exception. In fact, the IRS gives you three years […]

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6 Reasons to Choose the PriorTax CPA Review

With only two certainties in life, nixing your accountant is a tough choice to make. Choosing PriorTax means you don’t have to. When telling some people to ditch the accountant and file their taxes online instead, they look at you like you just told them to stop drinking coffee in the morning. It’s scary, sounds […]

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PriorTax Partners With Trustpilot to Spread the Word

This tax season, PriorTax has joined forces with Trustpilot to show just how much our customers enjoy working with us! We know how important customer reviews are. From vacation spots to the next restaurant we plan to dine at, we’re constantly researching to find the best. The same goes for filing your taxes. That’s why […]

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