Education has become less affordable in recent years, leading many to take out student loans. Unfortunately, new borrowers often find it challenging to navigate the
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Making Sense of Tax Season in 2022
The pandemic has brought on many changes in the last few years, and these changes have impacted the tax season in 2022. What challenges and
Read MoreIRS Confirms Stop on Selfie Technology, So What Happens Now?
At the start of tax season, I reported that the IRS was using new technology focused on photo identification for verification. Specifically, taxpayers who wanted
Read MoreWhat Taxpayers Need to Know About Tax Prep
With tax season starting, many taxpayers are considering the best ways to file their returns and prepare their tax documents. But, with so many methods
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl – Answering Listener Questions
The Taxgirl Podcast discusses tax news, tax info, and tax policy. With so many taxation-related rules, facts, and updates, it’s easy to be left with
Read MoreIRS Service Problems, Funding, and Returning to “Normal”
While many may have complained about long call wait times and difficulty seeking IRS help in the past, the pandemic has exacerbated service problems such
Read MoreHow to Start Your Tax Career: Top Tips from a Senior Tax Reporter
Over the past year, Kelly has talked a lot about “the profession.” Broadly, that refers to the tax world. However, tax as a career isn’t
Read MoreIRS Churning Out Math Error Notices, Frustrating Taxpayers
Over the past year, the IRS has been slow to process tax returns but has appeared to continue to issue notices – especially math error
Read MoreWhat If The Call Is Coming From Inside The House?
At the climax of the 1979 film, “When A Stranger Calls,” the family babysitter, played by Carol Kane, is advised by the police that the
Read MoreWhere To Find Out More About The Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about the advance child tax credit payments coming this summer. The credit isn’t new but rather an expansion of
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