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5 Popular Itemized Deductions

Commonly Used Tax Deductions for Individuals   When you prepare your tax return, you have the option of claiming the standard deduction or itemized deductions.…

What Is a Tax Levy?

Information About Federal Tax Levies   If you owe back taxes, the IRS may place a tax levy on your property and/or assets. A tax…

Tax Tips for Retired Persons

Special Tax Considerations for When You Retire Many people believe that once they retire, they will pay less in taxes due to a lower income.…

The Additional Child Tax Credit

A Refundable Tax Credit for ParentsIf you have children, you may be able to lower your tax bill by claiming the Child Tax Credit. The…

Tips for Filing a Late Tax Return

File Your Past Due Tax Return to Avoid Further Penalties It is recommended that you file any tax returns that are due, whether or not…

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…

Settle Tax Debt With an Offer in Compromise

Learn About OICs & How They Work If you have a large amount of tax debt that you cannot pay in full, you may want…

Lost IRS Refund Check

Your tax refund is missing. What do you do? First, check the IRS’ “Where's My Refund” online tool to make sure that your tax refund…