Why Your Tax Refund Wasn’t As Big This Year
As a taxpayer, you get a federal refund whenever it turns you overpaid taxes throughout the year or had withheld from your paychecks more than what you ultimately owe. If…
How to Check If the Government Owes You Stimulus Money From 2022
Last year over 50 million Americans received some form of stimulus check from their states. While these payment amounts weren’t as large as the federal stimulus checks for 2021 pandemic…
You’re Probably Eligible to File Your Taxes for Free
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) As if paying your taxes wasn’t painful enough, paying to file your taxes adds insult to injury. How much you pay for tax preparation depends on…
Don’t Call the IRS This Weekend Unless You Absolutely Have To
Photo: Paul Brady Photography (Shutterstock) If you have a tax question, this weekend is the absolute worst time to try to get someone from the IRS on the phone. According…
All the Changes Worth Knowing About Before Filing Your 2022 Taxes
Photo: GaudiLab (Shutterstock) It’s time to start thinking about your taxes again. Tax year 2022 brings with it some pretty significant changes, especially t0 credits: Many pandemic relief credit increases…
Time Is Running Out To Claim Your Stimulus and Child Tax Credit Payments
Photo: Ground Picture (Shutterstock) Last month the IRS reported that millions of eligible people have yet to properly claim their COVID relief payments. The IRS uses tax returns to determine…
These 20 States Are Sending Out Stimulus Checks
Photo: Joshua Resnick (Shutterstock) Although there’s little to see in terms of federal relief from record-breaking inflation, some states are stepping up to help their residents face our current economic…
How Inflation Might Help Lower Your Taxes in 2023
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) On Tuesday, the IRS announced several adjustments for the 2023 tax year to account for the impact of inflation. For many taxpayers, the changes could lead to…
How to Track Your Federal Tax Refund
Photo: FellowNeko (Shutterstock) The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns is right around the corner on Monday, April 18, 2022. Some of us filed as quickly as possible, while…
Use This Tool to Claim Money From Your Child Tax Credit
Photo: Monkey Business Images (Shutterstock) Yesterday the IRS launched a new portal to help you manage advance payments on the recently expanded Child Tax Credit, worth up to $3,600 per…