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IRS Tax Tip 2019-72, June 6, 2019 The IRS is committed to ensuring taxpayers pay no more than the correct amount of tax owed. Taxpayers have the right to pay only the amount of tax legally due, including interest and penalties, and to have the IRS apply all tax payments properly. This is one of 10 …
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IRS Tax Tip 2019-71, June 5, 2019 Aside from regular wages, many taxpayers have jobs where they get tips from their clients or customers. Generally, income received as a tip is taxable. Here’s some information to help taxpayers correctly report the income they receive as a tip: Use the Interactive Tax Assistant. This tool on IRS.gov …
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IRS Tax Tip 2019-70, June 4, 2019 Although the IRS often finds and corrects errors during processing, there are certain situations in which a taxpayer may need to file an amended return to make a correction. Here are some quick tips for anyone who discovered they made a mistake or forgot to include something on their tax …
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IRS Tax Tip 2019-69, June 3, 2019 A taxpayer might at some point see the IRS make a decision about their taxes. If the taxpayer disagrees with this decision, they have the right to appeal it. The right to appeal an IRS decision in an independent forum is one of 10 basic rights known collectively as the Taxpayer …
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IRS Tax Tip 2019-68, May 30, 2019 Couples getting married this year know there are a lot of details in planning a wedding. Along with the cake and gift registry, their first tax return as a married couple should be on their checklist. The IRS has tips and tools to help newlyweds consider how marriage …
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IRS Tax Reform Tax Tip 2019-67, May 29, 2019 Floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tornados and other natural disasters happen quickly and often with little warning. No one can prevent these disasters from happening, but people can prepare for them. Here are some things taxpayers can do to help protect their financial safety should a disaster occur. Taxpayers …
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IRS Tax Tip 2019-65, May 23, 2019 IRS offers taxpayers convenient, secure ways to pay their taxes throughout the year. Taxpayers can pay: Online By phone With their mobile device using the IRS2Go app Additionally, some taxpayers must make quarterly estimated tax payments throughout the year. These taxpayers may include sole proprietors, partners, and S-corporation shareholders who …
IRS Tax Reform Tax Tip 2019-64, May 22, 2019 Organizations around the country continue to promote historic buildings and other important heritage sites as May is National Historic Preservation Month. As part of this month, anyone who owns a historic building should remember that the rehabilitation tax credit offers an incentive to renovate and restore …
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IRS Tax Tip 2019-63, May 21, 2019 All taxpayers have fundamental rights when working with the IRS. The agency outlines them on IRS.gov and in Publication 1. To help taxpayers understand their rights, here is a list of them with a brief description of each one: The right to be informed. Taxpayers are entitled to clear explanations of the …
IRS Tax Tip 2019-60, May 15, 2019 The IRS has some good news for taxpayers who are selling their home. When filing their taxes, they may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income. Here are some things that homeowners should think about when selling a home: Ownership and …
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