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Hobby Income

Is your favorite pastime classified as a business or a hobby? Here's how the IRS sees it.   Millions of people enjoy having hobbies —…


Are You Subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)?

Learn About AMT Rules & Guidelines   The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) is basically an income tax system that runs parallel to the regular income…


Contacting the IRS: Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, and IRS Offices for Your Tax Issues

Need to talk to someone at the Internal Revenue Service? Start with 1-800-829-1040. The last four digits refer to individual income tax return Form 1040.…


IRS Address

Instructions for Mailing Your Check or Money Order to the IRS If you owe taxes to the IRS, it is important to know the correct address…


Free Tax Assistance Is Available

The tax code is adjusted every year and it can be a lot to keep up with. Sometimes your life situation changes and you’re unsure…


Income Tax Extensions Explained

Nearly everyone knows that April 15 is the deadline for submitting tax returns in the United States. Although some entities may need to file before…


The Benefits of a Tax Extension

Extend the Filing Deadline of Your Personal Tax Return   Although the due date to pay your individual income taxes is April 15, you can…


Who Has To File A Tax Return

How to Determine If You Need to File a Tax Return With the IRS Are you wondering if you need to file a tax return?…