TAS Tax Tip: Hurricane Ida Tax Relief Extended to Feb. 15, 2022

The IRS announced on December 22, 2021 that taxpayers in six states affected by Hurricane Ida will now have until February 15, 2022 to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The updated relief covers the … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Get ready to reconcile Child Tax and Recovery Rebate credits

Advance Child Tax Credit Payments The IRS issued a ‘Get ready for taxes’ message to help you prepare for filing your tax return this year. It includes information on how to get banked now (so you can receive a direct … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Stop! and go to one of our pre-filing season events before you file your tax return

Pre-Filing Season Events If you file your own federal tax return, be cautious and go to one of the Taxpayer Advocate Service’s (TAS) free pre-filing season events, being held in January, before you prepare your return. We’ll explain what items … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Don’t forget subsequent required minimum distributions (withdrawals) are due before December 31

Required Minimum Distribution Taxpayers generally have to start taking withdrawals from their IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, or retirement plan account(s) when reaching age 72 (70 ½ if you were born before July 1, 1949). These withdrawals, called required minimum distributions … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Join us in January for pre-filing tax tips to make this filing season go a lot smoother

Taxpayer Advocate offices around the country will be conducting Pre-Filing Season events in January 2022. We will share tax tips to help you avoid common tax filling errors this tax season, so your tax return is ready to go this … Read More

Follow these tips to help prevent common issues and avoid refund delays

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