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IRS Tax Tip 2019-40, April 11, 2019 Tax-related identity theft occurs when a thief uses someone’s stolen Social Security number to file a tax return and claim a fraudulent refund. The victim may be unaware that this has happened until they e-file their return. Even before the victim files their return, the IRS may send …

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Tax Tip 2019-39, April 10, 2019 With the April tax filing due date just a few days away, taxpayers should remember to both file and pay any taxes they owe by the deadline. Taxpayers who do not file and pay timely will see their tax debt grow. In fact, penalties and interest can cause a taxpayer’s debt …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-37, April 8, 2019 Whether a taxpayer has a simple straight-forward tax return or one that’s a little more complex, the IRS can help. As the filing deadline quickly approaches, here’s information about the different ways taxpayers can get free help with their federal taxes. Volunteer programs Free tax help is available …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-36, April 4, 2019 Taxpayers may need to take money out of their individual retirement account or retirement plan early. However, this can trigger an additional tax on top of other income tax they may owe. Here are a few key things for taxpayers to know: Early withdrawals. An early withdrawal normally is …

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IRS Tax Reform Tax Tip 2019-35, April 3, 2019 As they are preparing their 2018 tax returns, taxpayers should remember that personal exemptions are suspended for 2018. Taxpayers can’t claim a personal exemption for anyone on their tax return. This means that an exemption can no longer be claimed for a tax filer, spouse or …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-34, April 2, 2019 A few taxpayers still use the old-school method of filing their tax returns: on paper. For these people, now is the time to consider filing electronically. With the April tax deadline right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to use IRS e-file. Here are the top six …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-33, April 1, 2019 Taxpayers filing their tax returns to meet the upcoming tax filing deadline should know that the easiest way to check on their tax refund is to use “Where’s My Refund?” This tool is available on IRS.gov and through the IRS2Go app. The fastest way to get that tax refund …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-32, March 28, 2019 This is the final tip in a two-part summary of the rights granted to all taxpayers. Every taxpayer has rights when dealing with the IRS. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights takes these rights from the tax code and groups them into 10 categories. To help taxpayers interacting with the IRS …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-31, March 27, 2019 This is the first tip in a two-part summary of the rights granted to all taxpayers. Every taxpayer has rights when dealing with the IRS. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights takes these rights from the tax code and groups them into 10 categories. To help taxpayers interacting with the IRS …

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IRS Tax Tip 2019-30, March 26, 2019 All individual taxpayers and families should claim tax credits for which they are eligible. Tax credits can not only reduce the amount of taxes owed, but some can result in a tax refund. The earned income tax credit is such a credit. It benefits millions of taxpayers by putting more …

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