Tax News Blogs

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Credit and taxes are both pretty high up there on the adult responsibility ladder. Putting them together kinda makes you want to hide under a rock. Don’t worry. You don’t need to know everything about credit (or taxes) in order to start taking steps in the right direction. You’ll learn what you need to along […]

Did you know you have until April 18th, 2016 to claim your 2012 tax refund? If you didn’t know, then this information might feel a little like finding a $5 bill in an old winter coat. With that in mind, you’re probably thinking about how you can spend it, right? Before I get into the great […]

“Mistakes can often be as good a teacher as success.” As a business owner, you might have already heard this one. Jack Welch, the founder of General Electric, made this statement and although he wasn’t talking about taxes, it applies. The filing deadline for LLCs is always April 15th. The filing deadline for S-Corps and […]