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These security guidelines can help keep personal info safe online
Tax Tip 2022-179, November 22, 2022 — Taking online security seriously can help people keep their information safe and out of the hands of identity thieves and scammers. It only takes a few simple steps to avoid common security pitfalls.
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Individuals
There’s more to determining filing status than being married or single
Tax Tip 2022-182, November 29, 2022 — Some taxpayers are eligible for more than one filing status. As they get ready for the upcoming filing season, taxpayers should carefully review their options to pick the filing status that makes the most sense for them.
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Individuals
Good recordkeeping year-round helps taxpayers avoid tax time frustration
Tax Tip 2022-183, November 30, 2022 — Wading through a pile of statements, receipts and other financial documents when it’s time to prepare a tax return can be frustrating for people who haven’t managed their records. By knowing what they need to keep and how long to keep it, people can develop a good recordkeeping system year-round and make filing their return easier.
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Individuals
Reviewing tax credits and deductions now helps set taxpayers up for success at tax time
Tax Tip 2022-184, December 1, 2022 — Most people probably only think about tax credits and deductions when they’re completing their tax return. ob体育ever, a little early planning can make for a smoother filing process. By familiarizing themselves now, taxpayers can have a clear understanding of which credits and deductions make sense for them and the records needed to show their eligibility.
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Individuals
Here’s a short checklist to help taxpayers choose a tax preparer for the upcoming filing season
Tax Tip 2022-186, December 6, 2022 — Tax filing season will be here soon. As people begin to gather their documents and receipts in preparation of filing a tax return, many are also choosing to use a professional tax return preparer. Anyone with an IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number can be a paid tax return preparer.
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Individuals, Tax Professionals
For Colorado wildfire victims, IRS extends 2021 tax-filing deadline, other deadlines to May 16
IR-2022-01, January 3, 2022 — Victims of this weekend’s wildfires in Colorado will have until May 16, 2022, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
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Tax Time Guide: IRS reminds taxpayers to report gig economy income, virtual currency transactions, foreign source income and assets
IR-2022-45, March 1, 2022 — The IRS reminds taxpayers of their reporting and potential tax obligations from working in the gig economy, making virtual currency transactions, earning foreign-source income or holding certain foreign assets.
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Individuals, Tax Professionals
Two tax credits that can help cover the cost of higher education
Tax Tip 2022-38, March 10, 2022 — Higher education is important to many people and it’s often expensive. Whether it’s specialized job training or an advanced degree, there are a lot of costs associated with higher education. There are two education tax credits designed to help offset these costs - the American opportunity tax credit and the lifetime learning credit.
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Individuals, Tax Professionals
IRS revised 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments frequently asked questions
IR-2022-53, March 8, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) (FS-2022-17) on the 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit Payments.
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IRS highlights importance of Child and Dependent Care Credit; can help families, others
IR-2022-54, March 8, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service issued a filing season reminder today that those taxpayers who pay expenses for the care of a qualifying person while working or looking for work may qualify for an important tax credit.
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