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…
That Text From the ‘IRS’ Is a Scam
Photo: AevanStock (Shutterstock) It is pretty alarming to get a text message from the “IRS” claiming to be filing a lawsuit against you for suspicious activity, and the only way…
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…
What’s the Worst That Will Happen If You File Your Taxes Late (or Not at All)?
Photo: ANDREI ASKIRKA (Shutterstock) It’s the time of year when increasingly sweaty Americans dig through desk drawers and couch cushions in search of receipts, struggle with convoluted math, and check…
Why You Should File Your Taxes Early
Photo: Dawid S Swierczek (Shutterstock) It’s tax season, folks. While it’s tempting to put off doing your return until the last minute, it’s probably better to go ahead and do…
How to Get Your Tax Refund as Fast as Possible This Year
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) If you’re one of the unlucky taxpayers still waiting for your 2020 returns, don’t expect this year to be any better. Numerous sources have reported that the…
How to Spot a Fake IRS Letter
Photo: iyd39 (Shutterstock) With the IRS still sending out a slew of letters relating to 2020 tax returns, you might be wondering if the letter you’ve received is legitimate and…
Yes, the IRS Might Actually Call You (and How to Know It’s Not a Scam)
Photo: WAYHOME studio (Shutterstock) You’ve probably heard that the IRS will never call you under any circumstances, and that anyone claiming to be an agent from the agency is trying…
Don’t Throw Away These Letters From the IRS, They’re Not a Scam
Photo: iyd39 (Shutterstock) Taxpayers have been confused by letters recently sent out by the IRS, thinking they’re a scam. The letters are legit, however, and worth keeping, as they could…
Don’t Miss the Final Tax Return Deadline (and Unclaimed Stimulus Money)
Photo: Jason Raff (Shutterstock) If you haven’t filed your 2020 tax return yet, now is the time. At this point, most extensions will expire on Oct. 15 and begin accruing…