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Federal Tax Returns

Should You Itemize Your Deductions?

Tax Tips for Claiming Itemizing Deductions vs. the Standard Deduction When you are filing your 1040 tax return, right before you compute your final taxable income, you…


Tax Refund Delays IRS Backlog of Tax Returns Continues to Grow

Backlog of 35 Million Returns Is Delaying Tax Refunds This Year The IRS has fallen behind in processing income tax returns this year and the…


Which Tax Form Should You File?

Federal Tax Returns Have Undergone Several Changes Over the Past Few Years There used to be several different versions of the federal individual income tax…


5 Top Tax Deductions for Individuals

Don’t Miss Out on Deductions That Reduce Your Income Tax Liability One of the best ways to reduce your income tax liability (and possibly increase…


Tax Filing Season Begins February 12

Tax Tips & Information for Filing Your 2020 Income Tax Return The IRS announced that the 2021 tax filing season will begin on Friday, February…


How to File Your Federal Income Tax Return

Tax Tips and Steps for Filing Taxes With the IRS: Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR If you are living and/or working in the United States,…


Get a Copy of Your Past Tax Return

How to Obtain Old IRS Tax Returns for Free There are many reasons why you may need to obtain a copy of a past tax return.…


Personal and Dependent Exemptions

Facts About Claiming Exemptions on Your Tax Return UPDATE: You are no longer allowed to claim personal and/or dependent exemptions on your income tax return.…