TAS Tax Tip: Steps for tracking your 2021 federal income tax refund

Tracking 2021 refunds. If you filed a 2021 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

TAS Tax Tip: 2021 Tax return filing is as easy as 1-2-3

This year our best advice for faster tax return processing without encountering delays is as easy as our tips below. #1 – Verify your information is accurate. Check the accuracy of everything you enter on that tax return, not just … Read More

IRS Statement: Providing meaningful assistance to taxpayers in the current environment

IRS Tax Updates In case you missed it, the IRS issued a statement on January 27, 2022 which discusses ‘ongoing efforts during the pandemic’ and outlines how it will be ‘implementing additional ways to help avoid confusion and provide important, … Read More

Wait to receive your W-2 form or other income statements to file your tax return

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TAS Tax Tip: Caution: Married filing joint taxpayers need to combine Advance Child Tax Credit payment totals from IRS letters when filing

Advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) A word of caution to all married parents filing a joint return for tax year 2021 who received advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments in 2021: you must combine the total amounts shown in box … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Choosing the right tax return preparer for you

Need help filing your federal tax return, but aren’t sure where to start to find a tax preparer? Start with these three easy steps: Watch our Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer video. Visit our Choosing a Tax Return Preparer … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Verifying your identity to access certain IRS systems

IRS Secure Access Digital Identity (SADI) IRS has updated how users sign in and verify their identity for certain IRS online services, with a mobile-friendly platform that relies on trusted third parties for authentication of identity and provides an improved … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Federal tax filing information and tips to help you avoid common errors

2022 Tax Filing Resources The IRS will officially open the 2022 filing season for filing 2021 tax returns on January 24, 2022. ALERT: if you submit your tax return prior to this date, it will be held until the filing … Read More

TAS Tax Tip: Understanding your Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) and the time the IRS can collect taxes

TAS Tax Tips: Understanding your Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) and the time the IRS can collect taxes       The Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED) marks the end of the collection period, the time period established by law … Read More

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