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How to Get Your Prior-Year Tax Information from the IRS

Taxpayers sometimes need tax returns from previous years for loan applications, to estimate tax withholding, for legal reasons or because records were destroyed in a natural disaster or fire. If your original tax returns were lost or destroyed, you...

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  • August 25, 2011

Recent Legislation Offers Special Tax Incentives for Small Businesses to Provide Health Care, Hire New Workers

WASHINGTON — In recognition of National Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service encourages small businesses to take advantage of tax-saving opportunities included in recently enacted federal legislation. A variety of business tax deductions and credits were created, extended...

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  • June 3, 2010

Ten Facts about Amended Returns

You can make a change or an adjustment to a tax return you’ve already filed by filing an amended return. Here are the top 10 things the IRS wants you to know about amending your federal tax return. If...

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  • April 14, 2010

Ten Last Minute Filing Tips

With the tax filing deadline close at hand, the IRS offers 10 tips for those still working on their tax returns: File Electronically Consider filing electronically instead of using paper tax forms. If you file electronically and choose to...

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  • April 10, 2010

Nine Things You Should Know about Penalties

The tax filing deadline is approaching. If you don’t file your return and pay your tax by the due date you may have to pay a penalty. Here are nine things the IRS wants you to know about the...

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  • March 15, 2010

Top Ten Facts About the Child and Dependent Care Credit

Did you pay someone to care for a child, spouse, or dependent last year? If so, you may be able to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit on your federal income tax return. Below are the top 10...

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  • March 9, 2010

Seven Facts About Social Security Benefits

If you received Social Security benefits in 2009, you need to know whether or not these benefits are taxable. Here are seven facts the Internal Revenue Service wants you to know about Social Security benefits so you can determine...

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  • February 20, 2010

Feb. 28 is Last Day for Special Tax Option for Haiti Relief Donations

Video Haiti Earthquake Donations: English | Spanish | ASL For this and other videos: YouTube/IRSVideos WASHINGTON — Taxpayers wishing to claim their Haiti relief donations on the tax return they are filling out this season must make those donations...

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  • February 20, 2010

Five Filing Facts for Recently Married or Divorced Taxpayers

If you were married or divorced recently, there are a couple of things you’ll want to do to ensure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration. Here are five facts from...

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  • January 25, 2010

Ten Things You Should Know about the Making Work Pay Tax Credit

Many working taxpayers are eligible for the Making Work Pay Tax Credit, a provision created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in early 2009. Here are 10 things the IRS wants you to know about this tax credit...

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  • January 23, 2010

Ten Tax Topics for Taxpayers with Tots and Teens

Ten Tax Topics for Taxpayers with Tots and Teens Got Kids? They may have an impact on your tax situation. Listed below are the top 10 things the IRS wants you to consider if you have children. Dependents In...

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  • January 15, 2010

IRS Reminds Car Shoppers about 2009 Tax Break

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds individual taxpayers who are considering buying a new car that they have until Dec. 31 to take advantage of a tax break that may not be around in 2010. Taxpayers who...

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  • December 18, 2009

10 Important Facts about the Extended First-Time Homebuyer Credit

If you are in the market for a new home, you may still be able to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit. Congress recently passed The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act Of 2009, extending the First-Time Homebuyer Credit and...

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  • November 30, 2009

Expanded Recovery Act Tax Credits Help Homeowners Winterize their Homes, Save Energy; Check Tax Credit Certification Before You Buy, IRS Advises

WASHINGTON — People can now weatherize their homes and be rewarded for their efforts. According to the Internal Revenue Service, homeowners making energy-saving improvements this fall can cut their winter heating bills and lower their 2009 tax bill as...

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  • November 2, 2009

IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2010

IRS Announces Pension Plan Limitations for 2010 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced cost‑of‑living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for Tax Year 2010. Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code provides...

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  • October 16, 2009

Special Sales Tax Deduction for Car Purchases

….. Available through End of 2009 WASHINGTON — With 2010 models arriving in dealer showrooms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that purchasing a new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle could qualify them for a special deduction...

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  • October 7, 2009

Six Facts About the American Opportunity Tax Credit

Many parents and college students will be able to offset the cost of college over the next two years under the new American Opportunity Tax Credit. This tax credit is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of...

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  • October 1, 2009

The Making Work Pay Tax Credit

General Information In 2009 and 2010, the Making Work Pay provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will provide a refundable tax credit of up to $400 for working individuals and up to $800 for married taxpayers filing...

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  • September 21, 2009

IRS Extends Deadline for Disclosing Hidden Offshore Accounts

WASHINGTON ─ The Internal Revenue Service today announced a one-time extension of the deadline for special voluntary disclosures by taxpayers with unreported income from hidden offshore accounts. These taxpayers now have until Oct. 15, 2009. Under special provisions issued...

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  • September 21, 2009

Ten Facts about the First-Time Homebuyer Credit

Many taxpayers who purchase a home this year will qualify for an $8,000 federal tax credit. The refundable first-time homebuyer credit is a major tax provision in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. But time is running...

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  • September 18, 2009