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Top Ten Tips on Making IRA Contributions

The IRS has 10 important tips for you about setting aside money for your retirement in an Individual Retirement Arrangement. 1. You must be under age 70 1/2 at the end of the tax year in order to contribute...

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  • August 12, 2014

Ten Facts about Adoption-Related Tax Savings

Adoption can create new families or expand existing ones. The expenses of adopting a child may also lower your federal tax. If you recently adopted or attempted to adopt a child, you may be eligible for a tax credit....

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  • August 12, 2014

Small Business Health Care Tax Credit

The Small Business Health Care Tax Credit helps small businesses and tax-exempt organizations pay for health care coverage they offer their employees. A small employer is eligible for the credit if it has fewer than 25 employees who work...

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  • March 11, 2014

Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?

Some people must pay taxes on part of their Social Security benefits. Others find that their benefits aren’t taxable. If you get Social Security, the IRS can help you determine if some of your benefits are taxable. Here are...

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  • February 28, 2014

Affordable Care Act – Individuals

The Health Insurance Marketplace – Learn about Your Health Insurance Coverage Options If you don’t have coverage or if you have it but want to find out about other options; help is available at the Health Insurance Marketplace. While...

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  • February 25, 2014

Feb 21, 2014 – IRS Funding Information

The IRS releases refunds each weekday throughout the year. We provide the percentage of refunds that have not yet been funded by the IRS. We update these funding statistics at approximately 2:00pm eastern each weekday throughout the year. As...

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  • February 24, 2014

Updated IRS Smartphone App IRS2Go Version 4.0 Now Available

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the release of IRS2Go 4.0, an update to its smartphone application featuring new added features available in both English and Spanish. The redesigned IRS2Go provides new features for taxpayers to access...

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  • February 4, 2014

IRS Kicks Off 2014 Tax Season; Individual Returns Can Be Filed Now.

IRS YouTube Videos: Do It Yourself Free Tax Preparation: English | Spanish | ASL When Will I Get My Refund?: English | Spanish IRS Social Media: English WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2014 filing season...

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  • January 31, 2014

Three Year-End Tax Tips to Help You Save

IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2013-16, December 17, 2013 Although the year is almost over, you still have time to take steps that can lower your 2013 taxes. Now is a good time to prepare for the upcoming tax...

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  • December 19, 2013

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for Individuals of the Same Sex Who Are Married Under State Law

The following questions and answers provide information to individuals of the same sex who are lawfully married (same-sex spouses). These questions and answers reflect the holdings in Revenue Ruling 2013-17 in IRB 2013-38. Q1. When are individuals of the...

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  • September 6, 2013

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Provisions

IRS Health Care Tax Tip 2013-01, August 15, 2013 The IRS has launched a new Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions website at IRS.gov/aca to educate individuals and businesses on how the health care law may affect them. The new...

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  • August 29, 2013

Tips to Start Planning Next Year’s Tax Return

IRS Tax Tip 2013-62, April 24, 2013 For most taxpayers, the tax deadline has passed. But planning for next year can start now. The IRS reminds taxpayers that being organized and planning ahead can save time and money in...

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  • April 24, 2013

Eight Facts on Late Filing and Late Payment Penalties

April 15 is the annual deadline for most people to file their federal income tax return and pay any taxes they owe. By law, the IRS may assess penalties to taxpayers for both failing to file a tax return...

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  • April 18, 2013

Eight Tax-Time Errors to Avoid

If you make a mistake on your tax return, it usually takes the IRS longer to process it. The IRS may have to contact you about that mistake before your return is processed. This will delay the receipt of...

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  • April 9, 2013

Six Tips on Making Estimated Tax Payments

Some taxpayers may need to make estimated tax payments during the year. The type of income you receive determines whether you must pay estimated taxes. Here are six tips from the IRS about making estimated tax payments. 1. If...

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  • April 5, 2013

Mar 28, 2013 – IRS Funding Information

The IRS releases refunds each weekday throughout the year. We provide the percentage of refunds that have not yet been funded by the IRS. We update these funding statistics at approximately 2:00pm eastern each weekday throughout the year. –...

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  • March 28, 2013

Take Credit for Your Retirement

Saving for your retirement can make you eligible for a tax credit worth up to $2,000. If you contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k) or to an IRA, you may be eligible for the Saver’s...

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  • March 10, 2013

What Triggers an IRS Tax Audit?

By Ray Martin | CBS MoneyWatch The IRS examined 1.1 percent of all individual tax returns in 2010 and 2011, so the chances that your tax return will be audited are only about 1 in 90. But the odds...

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  • March 9, 2013

Six Important Facts about Dependents and Exemptions

While each individual tax return is unique, there are some tax rules that affect every person who files a federal income tax return. These rules involve dependents and exemptions. The IRS has six important facts about dependents and exemptions...

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  • February 8, 2013

IRS Provides Penalty Relief to Farmers and Fishermen

The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will issue guidance in the near future to provide relief from the estimated tax penalty for farmers and fishermen unable to file and pay their 2012 taxes by the March 1...

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  • January 25, 2013