The tax deadline may have passed but planning for next year can start now.
The tax deadline may have passed but planning for next year can start now.
Looking for your tax refund? The IRS has the answer for where it is, along with a host of other refund-related questions.
The IRS wants to remind taxpayers how to request some extra time to file their return and the options they have to pay their tax bill.
Even though the tax filing deadline is later than usual this year -- April 17 -- many taxpayers may still need more time to file their tax return.
10 last-minute tax return tips
Taxpayers seeking last-minute help can access several self-help tools on the IRS website to make filing taxes easier.
If you cannot pay the full amount of taxes you owe, don't panic. You should still file your return and pay as much as you can using one of these methods.
Here are 10 important facts to help you make your tax payment correctly.
When tax season is in full swing, the IRS receives millions of calls. For faster service, get the help you need online 24/7 without delay at IRS.gov.
These six tips from the IRS explain estimated taxes and how to pay them.
If you can't afford to pay your taxes, you have some options.
If you owe tax with your federal tax return, but can't afford to pay it all when you file, the IRS wants you to know your options and help you keep interest and penalties to a minimum.
IRS Free File offers free software to prepare your taxes for free.
For people who find taxes a little too taxing, IRS Free File offers free software to prepare and e-file your taxes for free.
If you gave money or property to someone as a gift, you may owe federal gift tax.
Here are the top 10 things the IRS wants you to know about setting aside retirement money in a traditional IRA.
You may be an injured spouse if you file a joint tax return and all or part of your portion of a refund was applied to your spouse's past due financial obligations.
The Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service, which issues IRS tax refunds, can use part or all of your federal tax refund to satisfy certain unpaid debts.
If you make a mistake on your tax return, it can take longer to process, which in turn, may delay your refund. Here are eight common errors to avoid.
The IRS has 10 key points for farmers regarding federal income taxes.
Let these social media tools from IRS help you or your website visitors navigate last-minute tax-time tasks.
Some employees may be able to deduct certain work-related expenses.
The IRS reminds U.S. citizens and resident aliens who have lived or worked abroad during all or part of 2011 that they may have a tax liability and a filing requirement.
The IRS offers the following four facts to help parents determine whether their child's investment income will be taxed at the parents' rate or the child's rate.
If you're self-employed and paying for medical insurance, the IRS wants to remind you about a special tax deduction for some insurance premiums.
Tax preparation doesn't need to give you a headache. There are several ways to make it easier on yourself.
If you use part of your home for business, you may be able to deduct expenses for the business use of your home.
The IRS has expanded its "Fresh Start" initiative to help struggling taxpayers who owe taxes. The following four tips explain the expanded relief for taxpayers.
Here are six facts the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know about the AMT and changes for 2011.
The IRS would like you to get some credit for qualified home energy improvements this year.
If you paid someone to care for your child, spouse, or dependent last year, you may qualify to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit.
If you are a small employer with fewer than 25 full-time equivalent employees, then there is a tax credit that may put money in your pocket.
The IRS offers these tips to help taxpayers avoid an emerging scheme tempting senior citizens and other taxpayers to file tax returns claiming fraudulent refunds.
Each year, taxpayers choose whether to take the standard deduction or to itemize their deductions. These facts can help you choose the method that gives you the lowest tax.
If you paid expenses to adopt an eligible child in 2011, you may be able to claim a tax credit of up to $13,360.
Here are four refundable tax credits you should consider to increase your refund on your 2011 federal income tax return.
Here are five things you need to know about free military tax assistance.
Canceled debt is normally taxable, but there are exceptions, one of which is available to homeowners whose mortgage debt was partly or entirely forgiven from 2007-2012.
Here are four easy ways to get the help you need to file your tax return.
Two federal tax credits may help you offset the costs of higher education for yourself or your dependents.
If you make eligible contributions to an employer-sponsored retirement plan or to an individual retirement arrangement, you may be eligible for a tax credit.
Here are 10 facts from the IRS about how gains and losses can affect your federal income tax return.
Here are 10 facts from the IRS about the tax implications of an early distribution from your retirement plan.
Bartering is the trading of one product or service for another and the fair market value of the trade must be reported as income by both parties.
Millions of taxpayers qualify for free tax preparation assistance from IRS-sponsored community-based, volunteer programs.
Unemployment can be stressful enough without having to figure out the tax treatment of the unemployment benefits you receive.
Here are eight things the IRS wants you to know about medical and dental expenses and other benefits.
The Child Tax Credit is available to eligible taxpayers with qualifying children under age 17. The IRS would like you to know these eleven facts about the child tax credit.
Here are eight important points about the new Form 8949 and IRS Schedule D, Capital Gains and Losses.
Many people may not realize the Social Security benefits they received in 2011 may be taxable.
Although most income you receive is taxable and must be reported on your federal income tax return, there are some instances when income may not be taxable.
Direct deposit is the fastest, safest way to receive your tax refund. When a taxpayer combines e-file and direct deposit, the IRS will likely issue your refund in as few as 10 days.
If you changed your name after a recent marriage or divorce, the IRS reminds you to ensure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with Social Security.
The IRS has a tool to help people who have to repay their First-Time Homebuyer Credit.
Here are the top 10 things the IRS wants you to know about this valuable credit, which has been making the lives of working people a little easier since 1975.
If you haven't received your W-2, follow these four steps.
Sometimes taxpayers need a copy of an old tax return. There are three easy and convenient options for getting tax return transcripts from the IRS.
If you're a small business or a self-employed individual who needs answers to tax questions, check out the IRS's Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center.
Here are six key points the IRS would like you to know about self-employment and self- employment taxes.
Your kids can be helpful at tax time. They won't sort your tax receipts or refill your coffee, but those charming children may help you qualify for some valuable tax benefits.
If your pay from work involves compensation through tips, then the IRS would like you to be aware of a few facts about tip income.
Check out how the IRS delivers the latest tax information, initiatives, products and services through social media.
Tax information can be tough to understand in any language, but it can be even more difficult if it is not in your first language.
Everyone can prepare and e-file their federal tax returns for free using the IRS Free File Program.
IRS e-file: It's safe. It's easy. It's time. Most taxpayers -- nearly 80 percent -- file electronically. If you haven't tried it, now is the time!
Some people may qualify for more than one filing status. Here are eight facts about filing status that the IRS wants you to know so you can choose the best option for your situation.
Here are five things the IRS wants you to know about phishing scams.
Even though each individual tax return is different, some tax rules affect every person who may have to file a federal return. These rules include dependents and exemptions.
Here are some general rules to consider when deciding which paper tax form to file.
Here are ten tips to keep in mind when choosing a tax return preparer.
Navigate your way through the tax season online and skip waiting in line. All you need is a computer and Internet access because the IRS website has a wealth of free information.
If you need IRS forms and publications, here are four easy methods for getting them.
You are required to file a federal income tax return if your income is above a certain level, which varies depending on your filing status, age and the type of income you receive.
The income tax filing season has begun and important tax documents should be arriving in your mailbox.
The Internal Revenue Service has opened the 2012 tax filing season by announcing that taxpayers have until April 17 to file their tax returns.
If you've changed your home or business address, make sure you update that information with the IRS to ensure you receive any refunds or correspondence from the IRS.
The IRS has free tax forms and publications on a wide variety of topics. If you need IRS forms, here are five easy methods for getting the information you need.
Taxpayers who need their past tax return information can obtain it from the IRS. Here are nine things to know if you need copies of your federal tax return information.
Here are eight ways you can seek help from the IRS if you need assistance with your federal taxes in Spanish.
The IRS has created a new tool to help business owners determine which tax-favored pension plan best suits their needs and how to keep their plans in compliance.
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