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IRS Tax Tip 2020-05, January 21, 2020 Active duty military personnel have multiple options for free federal tax preparation. IRS Free File allows taxpayers to prepare and file their federal individual income tax return for free using brand name tax-preparation-and-filing software. While Free File is for individuals or families whose adjusted gross income was $69,000 or less …

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IRS Tax Tip 2020-04, January 16, 2020 The tax filing season is upon us, and many people will be looking for someone to help them file a tax return. These taxpayers should choose their tax return preparer wisely. This is because it’s ultimately the taxpayer who is responsible for all the information on their income tax return. It’s …

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IRS Tax Tip 2020-01, January 13, 2020 While many people are required to file a tax return, it’s a good idea for everyone to determine if they should file. Some people with low income are not required to file, but will need to do so if they can get a tax refund. Here are five …

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IRS Tax Tip 2020-03, January 15, 2020 The Taxpayer Bill of Rights protects all taxpayers working with the IRS. In fact, they lay out the framework to make sure the IRS fairly and impartially carries out tax administration. These rights are explained on IRS.gov and in Publication 1, Your Rights As A Taxpayer. They describe what taxpayers can expect if …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-179, December 18, 2019 With the tax filing season almost here, taxpayers should check out two new IRS publications available on IRS.gov. These publications can help people get prepared to submit their tax returns and stay organized with tips for year-round tax planning. Publication 5348, Get Ready to File (PDF) This publication …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-177, December 16, 2019 As tax filing season approaches, taxpayers should remember there are things they can do before the end of the year. Doing these will help people get ready for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few things taxpayers still have time to do this year: Donate to …

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Tax Tip 2019-176, December 13, 2019 With taxpayers beginning to think about filing their taxes next year, they can also consider volunteering to help others do so. The agency and its partner organizations are looking for people to prepare tax returns at free tax preparation sites across the country. People can sign up through the …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-175, December 12, 2019 Tax returns, like snowflakes and thumbprints are unique and individual. So too, is each taxpayer’s refund. This is something for taxpayers to remember next year when someone they know says or posts on social media about receiving a federal tax refund. Even though the IRS issues most refunds …

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