2019

COVID Tax Tip 2020-41, April 15, 2020 Many people are receiving Economic Impacts Payments to help with the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Among people getting payments for $1,200 are those who receive Social Security retirement, disability (SSDI), or survivor benefits and Railroad Retirement benefits. This includes those who don’t normally file a tax return and are not …

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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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IRS Tax Tip 2019-173, December 10, 2019 After filing their tax return, a taxpayer will know whether they are receiving a refund. Sometimes, however, a taxpayer’s refund will be for a different amount than they expect. Here are some reasons a taxpayer’s refund might be less than they thought it would be: Financial transactions happening …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-172, December 9, 2019 Two things taxpayers can do to prevent themselves from identity theft is to use strong passwords and keep those passwords secure. While many people use fingerprint or facial recognition technology to protect their devices, sometimes it’s still necessary to use a password. In recent years, cybersecurity experts’ recommendations …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-171, December 5, 2019 Adults teach their kids how to drive, balance a checkbook and cook. It’s also a good idea to teach younger users how to explore the internet with caution. All internet users should be mindful of risks people can take when they share devices, shop online and interact on social media. …

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