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Category: Taxes
Welcome to our Taxes category, where we provide valuable resources to help you navigate the often daunting world of taxes with ease and confidence. Whether you’re seeking screen reader accessible tax software or looking for tips to protect yourself from scams, you’ll find the tools and information you need right here. Our goal is to take the stress and confusion out of tax season, turning it into a manageable and straightforward part of your annual routine.
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Missed the Tax Deadline? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you missed the April 15 tax filing deadline, don’t panic—but don’t wait either. The IRS encourages taxpayers who haven’t yet filed to submit their return as soon as possible to avoid or reduce penalties and interest, especially if they owe money.
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Options for free filing and tax help
Taxpayers looking for help with their taxes have several options for free filing and return preparation.
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How to file when taxpayers have incorrect or missing documents
Taxpayers should make sure they have all their documents before filing a federal tax return. Those who haven’t received a W-2 or Form 1099 should contact the employer, payer or issuing agency and request the missing or corrected documents.
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IRS: Direct File provides free federal return filing for eligible taxpayers in 25 states
Taxpayers can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free directly with the IRS using IRS Direct File. The web-based service, available in English and Spanish, offers guided help for preparing and filing a federal tax return from a smartphone, tablet or computer in 25 states. Direct File is easy to use and helps eligible…
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IRS Tax Tip: Essential tax tips for marriage status changes
Here are a few things taxpayers should do if their marital status changed in 2024.
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Financial Sense¢: End of Year Money Moves
Don’t wait until tax season to start thinking about your taxes! By then, it may be too late to claim valuable deductions and credits. Join Chris Peterson, AFC®, Kane Brolin, CFP®, and Cody Bair, CPA®, as they share expert insights on strategic steps you can take before the end of the year to ensure you’re…
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IRS Tax Tip: Highlights from National Tax Security Awareness Week
The IRS and its Security Summit partners recently held the ninth annual National Tax Security Awareness Week, an annual event that emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive financial information from identity theft and tax scams, especially as the holidays and the 2025 tax season approach. The Security Summit is a coalition of IRS, state tax agencies, tax…