Retrieve IRS Documents from a Previous Year So You Can File Your Late Tax Returns Running a few years behind on your taxes? Still trying to get your 2010 tax return in to the IRS, but missing the necessary forms? You can fill out a previous year tax return for any year from 2005 to […]
Find out if you are required to file a 2011 federal tax return All those with incomes above a certain level have to file an income tax return, either a Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ. Every year the numbers change, as they are adjusted for inflation. For 2011 taxes, the income thresholds that determine whether […]
You have from January 20 until April 15, 2015 to file your 2014 taxes or file an extension. Tax season, it’s the best season of all. Okay, we’re joking. Even if you hate tax season, it’s important to keep in mind the tax deadlines. Knowing the tax deadlines will prevent you from filing late and […]
Filing a Late Tax Return Doesn’t Necessarily Mean You Owe Back Taxes The tax world is full of technical jargon that might not mean very much to the layman. But one distinction you really should pay attention to is the difference between back taxes and late taxes, especially if you’ve neglected your taxes in years […]
January 10, 2012 Earned more than $20 in tips during December? You must report your tips to your employer(s) by January 10. Use Form 4070: Employee’s Report of Tips to Employer. This is the first of the monthly deadlines for tip earners So, if you earn more than $20 in tips in the month of […]
The IRS could file a tax lien against you if you owe federal back taxes One of the best reasons to file late taxes is to avoid the sort of penalties the IRS can hand out to those who owe unpaid taxes for a given year and haven’t yet filed a tax return. One of […]
If you requested an extension, start preparing your return now. For all of you who requested a file extension for income taxes, the deadline to file your taxes electronically is just around the bend. Make sure to file by October 17 in order to avoid penalties and reap all the benefits of filing an online […]
Two late 2009 tax filers wondering about the stimulus package. Nick and Paige first met at a party in the spring of 2009. Nick nursed a lukewarm beer in a corner; Paige wore a varsity sweat blazer in nebulous navy and did her best to look bereft of emotions. It would turn out to be […]
Here are some important changes you should keep in mind prior to filing your taxes this year. First, the due date to file your Form 1040 is April 18 instead of the customary 15th deadline. This is due to the Emancipation Day holiday observed in Washington DC falling on the 15th this year. The April […]
October 15th marks the IRS tax deadline for E-filing tax returns. The trend for E-filing tax returns has swept the US due to the convenience of not having to file paperwork and receiving your tax refund faster. You will still be able to mail in your 2009 tax return after this October 15th E-File deadline; […]
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