The IRS mails letters or notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons including: • They have a balance due.• They are due a larger or smaller refund.• The agency has a question about their tax return.• They need to verify identity.• The agency needs additional information.• The agency changed their tax return. If a […]
As the federal tax filing deadline approaches later this month, the Internal Revenue Service announced that many Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) will be open around the country this Saturday, April 9, 2022 for face-to-face help. This special Saturday help is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and no appointment is needed. Normally, TACs are […]
Time to think – or to check – did you file a 2018 federal income tax return? If not, might you be entitled to a refund? Hmmmm, so now is the time to check your 2018 return. Currently, there are over $39,000,000 in refunds due to an estimated 39,000 taxpayers in New Jersey, with Pennsylvania […]
While we may not like to deal with the IRS, we do have the right to receive quality service. As taxpayers, it is important to know what our rights are to better enable the service we receive from the IRS. DID YOU KNOW: Taxpayers have the right to: Receive prompt, courteous, and professional assistance from […]
Tax season 2022 has begun. In the spirit of trying to make it as painless as possible, see the reprint of IR-2022-16, January 20, 2022 below. WASHINGTON — With filing season beginning January 24, the Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers about several key items to keep in mind when filing their federal income tax returns […]
You may ask why you should have an IRS Online Account. And, what exactly is an IRS Online Account? An IRS online account is a safe and easy way for individual taxpayers to view details about their federal tax account. Among the benefits and features of this online system are the ability to view A […]
An IP PIN, you ask – what is it? Well, it is an Identity Protection PIN which prevents the filing of a tax return using your Social Security Number by someone other than you. These PINs have been around for several years but were issued only when someone had fraudulent activity on their account or […]
This year, tax season was extended to May 17, 2021; an extra month to file those Forms 1040 or to request an extension to file. You may have timely filed the Form 1040 or Form 4868 for an extension, but you receive a notice from the IRS about your return not being filed timely or […]
So, the dreaded news is received – you owe the IRS. What to do? Fear not; there is help available. It is called an offer in compromise and may help some taxpayers. An offer in compromise is an agreement between the taxpayer and the IRS that settles a tax debt for less than the full […]
While many of us panic to see a piece of mail from the IRS, it isn’t always bad news. So, please do yourself a favor and read the notice; don’t panic. The IRS may send you a letter or notice if you have a balance due, if there is an adjustment in the amount of […]
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