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Amended Tax Return

Tax Tips for Filing IRS Form 1040X Did you make a mistake on your Federal tax return that you need to correct? First, you should…


The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

Also Known As The Earned Income Credit (EIC) The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC), which has been around since 1975, provides a subsidy…


Second and Additional Tax Extensions

For Individual Taxpayers   Up until tax year 2005, a taxpayer could file IRS Tax Form 4868 (Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File…


Do You Need a Copy of a Past Tax Return?

Tax Return Copies & TranscriptsWhen applying for a loan or other financial assistance, you will likely be asked to provide copies of your tax returns…


Are You Subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)?

Learn About AMT Rules & Guidelines   The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is basically an income tax system that runs parallel to the regular income…


Tax Form 1099-MISC: Miscellaneous Income

Reporting Miscellaneous Income and Payments to the IRS   Form 1099-MISC is an information return used to report certain miscellaneous income/payments to the IRS. If…


Business Taxes: Important Due Dates

In general, all businesses operating in the U.S. are required to report their activities to the IRS by filing annual tax returns. The due date…


Understanding the Standard Deduction

How the Standard Deduction Can Reduce Your Federal Tax Bill   It’s the age-old question: Should you take the standard deduction, or should you itemize…