Taxpayer asks: Can I file my taxes before January 30? I want my refund. Taxgirl says: I’ve received about thirty different variations on this question alone since the IRS announced that they were delaying the start of filing season. E-file was set to open on January 22, 2013, but due to the last-minute tax deal…
It’s cold and snowy out today in Philadelphia and across much of the country. It’s the kind of day where you really should stay inside and get things done… like maybe your taxes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) previously declared that the 2012 tax season has officially kicked off and this week, the IRS proclaimed…
Guest post by Brian Lapidus of Kroll Fraud Solutions 1. Obtain a list of all authorized e-file providers registered with the IRS. This year marks the 21st season of electronic filing with nearly 1 billion returns processed. All taxpayers that count themselves part of the latest trend should ensure they are using a credible provider….
The IRS has announced that the IRS Free File is officially open for business. All taxpayers can use Free File in one capacity or another. The online fillable forms are available to all taxpayers at no cost. Some of the easy math calculations are included in the forms but they don’t walk you through the…
The IRS has announced that it will no longer mail tax forms to taxpayers. Beginning this week, taxpayers who have previously filed a paper form (about 8% of filers) will receive a postcard with instructions on how they can get paper forms if they need them for the 2010 tax year. Of course, the irony…
Of course, more folks are e-filing. It’s fast, it’s easy. And with more folks than ever with internet and computer access, it’s to be expected. But. And you knew there would be a but. Here’s my cynical take… You’ll note fewer taxpayers filing generally, down a whopping 12 million this year. There’s a bump in…
Taxpayer asks: Hello taxgirl, I love your blog! My question is as follows: I prepare taxes, so naturally I will prepare my own taxes. Can I deduct MY tax preparation fee (the fee I would charge someone else for a tax return with the same complexity)? Thanks, Taxgirl says: Thanks for the nice words! Unfortunately,…
Taxpayer asks: Hi… I’m about to file my taxes through efile using H&R Block’s Tax Cut software. I was wondering if the IRS will see my list of charitable organizations? When I filed paper copies in past years, that information was not disclosed. Does efile provide the IRS with more information then paper filing? Thanks!…
Taxpayer asks: I went to the website that you referred to for free e-file. Why is it that the free e-file websites have a 55 year age limit and gross income cap of $56,000. Why is there nothing available (for free) for people over 55 with a combined income over $56,000? I even called the…
The IRS has announced the opening of an expanded IRS e-file program for 2008 federal tax returns. IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman is encouraging taxpayers to take advantage of the e-file program, noting that, “Filing electronically with direct deposit can get refunds to taxpayers in as few as 10 days.” That’s right: 10 days. Don’t be…
