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New “Where’s My Amended Return” Application to work just like “Where’s My Refund”
If you ever had to mail to the IRS an amended return to correct or update your return, you know it can be frustrating not knowing if your corrections were accepted and processed by the IRS. Furthermore, if you are … Read More
Tax Extensions 101
April 15 is coming up fast and perhaps you think you won’t be able to finish your return by the filing deadline. Not to worry, Taxbrain offers free tax extension forms and step by step instructions to comply with federal … Read More
Made a Mistake? Fix Your Tax Return for Free!
No matter how hard we try, from time to time we find the need to correct a past mistake or pick up an extra deduction that we missed on the first tax filing go around. Fortunately filing an amended tax … Read More
Last Minute Tax Tips: 8 Tax Benefits for Parents
Your children may help you qualify for valuable tax benefits, such as certain credits and deductions. If you are a parent, here are eight benefits you shouldn’t miss when filing taxes this year. 1. Dependents. In most cases, you can … Read More
Adjust Your Withholdings & Change Your Tax Outcome
So you’ve filed your taxes: Congratulations! But, maybe your refund wasn’t quite what you expected, or perhaps you found out you’ll need to write Uncle Sam a check. Either way, it may be time to look into just how much … Read More
IRS Completes Updates for 2012 Filing System
The IRS announced Monday that its systems are now operational for all remaining individual and business tax returns. In an early morning email to tax practitioners and software companies the IRS confirmed that it had completed testing of the last … Read More
UPDATE: Getting the Refund Runaround
We recently posted an article, “Getting the Refund Runaround?” addressing many of the issues you might have about the tax season delays. While the IRS is busy playing catch-up to the late season start, they admit to getting bombarded with … Read More
Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
Last February we posted an article about protecting yourself from identity theft during tax season, “Safeguard Your Refund and Personal Information During Tax Time.” Looking back, the advice back then is still true today. But another question immediately comes to mind, … Read More
The New Health Savings Card – Free From Taxbrain
Taxbrain has partnered this year with US Advantage Plans* to provide a free healthcare discount card to participating Taxbrain clients. Enrollment is voluntary and there is no fee to join. This membership health card can save you and your immediate … Read More
UPDATE: IRS Brings Important Education & Small Business Forms Online
The IRS has announced that two important forms that had been delayed are eligible for filing this week – the IRS Form 8863 Education Credits, and the IRS Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization. This step clears the way for almost … Read More