Educational Information
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Are you eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit?
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax benefit for people who work in the United States and have low wages. It can reduce...

Federal Tax Filing Guidelines
SHOULD I FILE A TAX RETURN?
Helpful Tax Filing Guidelines
Whether to file a federal income tax return is a question many of us face each year during tax season. It is helpful to know where to...

Filing an Amended Tax Return
Tips for Filing an Amended Return
Did you make an error on your federal tax return? If so, you may need to file an amended return. Here are ten tips that can help you file.
Tax form to...

Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs)
If you earned income in the United States, you may be required to file a tax return, even if you are not eligible for a Social Security Number. In such a case, you would need to obtain an...

Late Filing and Late Payment Penalties
April 15 is the annual deadline for most people to file their federal income tax return and pay any taxes they owe. By law, the IRS may assess penalties to taxpayers for both failing to file a tax...

Self-Employed Taxpayers: How to Avoid a Large IRS Bill
Are you self-employed? Do you dread tax season each year? Afraid you will owe IRS? Tired of the interest, the penalties, and the stress?
Tax law for self-employed workers can be a little...

Tax-related Identity Theft
HAVE YOU BEEN THE VICTIM OF TAX-RELATED IDENTITY THEFT?
A GROWING PROBLEM
Tax-related identity theft is a growing problem affecting hundreds of thousands of people nationwide. Some identity...

Taxpayers with Kids
Taxpayers with Kids: How to Make the Most Out of Your Annual Tax Return
Are you raising a child? You probably have some significant expenses. Food, clothing, health care, education...

The IRS is Examining My Tax Return
THE IRS IS EXAMINING MY RETURN… WHAT SHOULD I DO?
If the IRS is examining your tax return, you are probably going to have a few questions. Continue reading for information related to common...
