Author Archives: Toshia Hansen

Learn more about the different options available to pay your federal taxes. TAS Tax Tip: Paying the IRS Taxes should be paid as you earn or receive income during the year. The IRS offers a variety of ways for you … Read More

Filing season’s in full swing. If you’re looking for resources to help you make sure your taxes are accurately filed, the Taxpayer Advocate Service has a round-up of the tips and tricks you might need this year.  Where’s My Refund? … Read More

Where’s My Refund 2024? If you filed a  federal income tax return and are expecting a refund from the IRS, you may want to find out the status of the refund or at least get an idea of when you … Read More

Reducing your tax liability may be tempting; however, many social media schemes are illegal and can lead to serious consequences.  TAS Tax Tip: Use Caution When Using Tax Advice or Tax Preparers Found on Social Media  Have you seen some … Read More

Identity theft issues impact millions of taxpayers each year, resulting in considerable delays and taxpayer burden. In the 2023 Annual Report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins discussed how each year, the IRS flags millions of returns for … Read More

Filing electronically is the safest, fastest, and most accurate way to file your tax return. If you choose to prepare and file your own tax return, depending on your circumstances, the IRS may offer you three ways to electronically file … Read More

If you receive a substantial amount of non-wage income like self-employment income, investment income, taxable Social Security benefits, or pension and annuity income, you should make quarterly estimated (ES) tax payments. Log in to your online account to make a payment online or … Read More

If you are an employer who provides childcare services to your employees, you might be eligible for the Employer-Provided Childcare Credit. The credit is an incentive for taxpayers to provide childcare services to their employees. To be eligible for the … Read More