IRS_logo

February 14, 2020 

Need Tax Help? IRS Has an Online Help Desk

With a surge of tax returns expected the two weeks following the Feb. 17 Presidents Day holiday, the Internal Revenue Service offers taxpayers several tips and various time-saving resources to get them the help they need quickly and easily.

taxes reform_1_.5540d268d98f6

February 14, 2020 

“Where’s My Refund” App Keeps Taxpayers Up-to-Date

The IRS issues nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days, and the fastest way to get a refund is to file electronically and choose direct deposit. The time around Presidents Day is a peak period for telephone calls to the IRS, resulting in longer ...

tax-1351881_960_720_pixabay 905513

February 13, 2020 

2020 Federal Budget Proposal Extends Key Tax Provisions

On February 10, 2020,  President Trump unveiled his budget proposals for the 2021 fiscal year. Among other noteworthy items, including more resources being funneled to the IRS, the president is advocating an extension of individual tax provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that are slated to be wiped off the books after...…

tax_refund_2_.58ad2540b4575

January 16, 2020 

2020 Income Tax Refund Chart Shows When You’ll Get Your IRS Refund

Updated: January 15, 2020 – 10:26 pm EST The IRS says it will officially start accepting income tax returns on January 27, 2020. The good news is that there’s no reason to get refund loans or other such services, since you can get your refund in as little as 10 days if you file early...…

Deductions

January 15, 2020 

Which Expenses are Deductible in 2020

In our very long and complex tax code, tax deductions come in all shapes and sizes, and have a lot of sticky rules attached to them. For example, business expenses must be ordinary (common and accepted in an industry) and necessary ...

tax_refund_2_.58ad2540b4575

January 7, 2020 

Chart Shows When to Expect 2020 Income Tax Refunds

The below chart shows an estimated timeline for when a taxpayer is likely to receive their refund, based on the information we have now, and using projections based on previous years. If your IRS income tax refund is delayed, ask your tax professional...

tax-refund1_10916239[1]

December 30, 2019 

Chart Shows When to Expect 2020 IRS Income Tax Refunds

Taxpayers can receive their income tax refund by direct deposit, with no refund loan charges, as early as January 31. This chart shows how fast you can get your refund, based on when you file your tax return with the IRS.