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How To File 2013 Taxes Late If You Missed October 15 Deadline

You can File 2013 Taxes Late with PriorTax. If you planned on filing your 2013 taxes by the October 15, 2014 deadline but never got around to it, don’t panic. You can no longer e-file a 2013 tax return, but you’ll still be able to  file 2013 taxes late with PriorTax. Thanks to the 2013 tax software, you […]

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How To File Taxes as an Actor or Performer

Update: This applies to 2018 tax returns and further tax returns with years 2018 – 2025. Due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, performers who receive W-2 statements, or who are recognized as employees can no longer deduct out-of-pocket job expenses. You will only be able to deduct expenses if you are filing a […]

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5 Things You’ll Need to Report On a Self-Employee or Business Tax Return

Before Report Self-Employment or Business Income, Know what You’ll Need If you need to report self-employment income or business income on a tax return, it’s best to organize the papers you’ll need before getting started. Filing a Schedule C may seem like a daunting task. However, you can avoid complications by keeping your records organized […]

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How To File 2013 Taxes in 2015

Don’t let the IRS empty your pockets with penalty fees: file your late 2013 taxes now! Avoiding doing your taxes is tempting, we understand. However, late penalties and fees increase as time passes, so it’s best to get caught up, even if that means you have to file your 2013 taxes in 2015. The good news is […]

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Why Did I Receive Form 1099-MISC?

You do not necessarily have to “have a business” to receive a 1099-MISC- you’re still considered “self-employed” by the IRS If you opened up your mail to find a Form 1099-MISC rather than a W-2 form, you may think someone sent you the wrong paperwork. Don’t throw it away. Don’t shred it. Don’t use it […]

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How to File a Tax Return with Multiple Types of Income

Reporting multiple sources of income on a tax return may seem overwhelming. We’re here to help. Most tax filers report income earned from an employer on a tax return. This information is listed on a W-2 form and is usually pretty easy to report on a tax return. However, filing a tax return can become […]

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How To File 2011 Taxes in 2015

That’s right, the time to get a 2011 tax refund is long gone. But you must still file your taxes. ‘Better late than never‘ really does apply here. The IRS has a three-year statute of limitations which only allows tax filers three years to collect a tax refund from the original deadline date. Once three years […]

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NY Middle Class Families to Receive $350 Check | Tax Rebate

Thousands of NY Middle Class Families will be receiving a $350 Rebate Check from NY State This Month If sometime over the next month you receive a $350 check from New York State, don’t throw it away.  It’s not a joke. Instead, it’s a Middle Class Family Rebate from the state. That’s right, instead of […]

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6 Tax Tips for the Unemployed

As you juggle LinkedIn, classified ads and resume critiques, keep in mind that your unemployment income is taxable. If you’re wondering if you need to file a prior year tax return for a year you were unemployed in,  the answer is yes. Don’t look at unemployment as a free pass from taxes. In fact, if you’ve […]

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What are the 2015 Refund Cycle Dates?

Save this page to refer back to once you file your 2014 Tax Return! It’s never to soon to start thinking ahead to the upcoming tax season. After all, you may be wondering when you can expect to receive your 2014 tax refund money! In the past, the IRS posted a refund cycle chart, allowing […]

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