The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert today providing taxpayers with additional tips to protect themselves from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS. These…

This infographic shows what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means for your 2014 federal tax return.

When filing your 2014 federal income tax return, you will see some changes related to the Affordable Care Act. Millions of people who purchased their coverage through a health insurance…

Six Tips on Who Should File a 2014 Tax Return Most people file their tax return because they have to, but even if you don’t, there are times when you…

You may qualify for the earned income tax credit (EITC) if you worked last year but did not earn a lot of money. EITC is a refundable tax credit, meaning…

Before filing your return, review it to make sure it is correct and complete. The following checklist may help you to avoid common errors: If you submit your tax return…

Employers/payers have until February 2, 2015 to issue Form W-2 (PDF), Wage and Tax Statement, and Form 1099-R (PDF), Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts,…

Well-organized records make it easier to prepare a tax return and help provide answers if your return is selected for examination or to prepare a response if you receive an…

Understanding Tax Return Preparer Credentials and Qualifications Any tax professional with an IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) is authorized to prepare federal tax returns. However, tax professionals have differing…

More than half of taxpayers hire a professional when it’s time to file a tax return. Even if you don’t prepare your own Form 1040, you’re still legally responsible for…