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Pros And Cons of Professional Tax Preparation

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tax_Professional_Pros_and_Cons1.mp4"][/video] Millions of Americans ask themselves the same question every year: Should I just pay a tax professional? A tax preparation service…


Can I get an extension on my tax return?

You can file for an extension on any ground you like. All it takes is filling in Form 4868  to extend the deadline to Oct.…


Can The Windfall Tax Affect You?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Understanding_Windfall_Tax_Impacts.mp4"][/video]   The windfall tax is deceptively simple. When you receive a windfall — whether it’s an inheritance from a relative, winnings…


Tax deduction for moving expenses

Moving to a new home involves a lot of planning and work, and it can be costly as well. If you are moving because you…


2025 and 2026 Work From Home Tax Deductions

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wfh.mp4"][/video]   There are certain work from home tax deductions that can reduce your taxable income by a sizable amount, but only…


Considering an extension on your taxes? Your questions answered

Filing an extension isn't difficult ' but there are deadlines to meetEven though the eggnog is still warm, the truth is that April 15 will…


Tax tips for the end of the year

While you may be focused on hunting holiday presents, this is the time of year when you need to be thinking about the April 15…


What if I don’t have the money to pay the IRS for back taxes?

The IRS is aware that taxpayers continue to struggle five years after the U.S. economy sunk into recession. The slow recovery means that many people…