It’s holiday shopping season. It’s also the warm-up for tax season. Two quick updates to know this December. Security push this week The IRS and state tax agencies are using early December to promote National Tax Security Awareness Week. The message is simple: thieves...
An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number issued by the IRS to safeguard your federal tax return from identity theft and fraud. It ensures that only you, or someone you authorize, can file a tax return using your Social Security Number or Individual...
Summer wedding bells may have just finished ringing, but tax season will be here before you know it. As newlyweds, it’s important to make a few key updates now to ensure a hassle-free tax filing experience next year. Here’s a quick IRS-backed checklist to...
If you underpaid taxes in 2024, consider making a fourth-quarter estimated tax payment by Jan. 15, 2025, to avoid penalties. The U.S. tax system requires payments throughout the year via paycheck withholdings or quarterly estimated payments. Missing a quarterly...
The IRS has announced a one-day extension for taxpayers with federal tax deadlines originally set for Thursday, January 9, 2025. The new deadline is Friday, January 10, 2025. This extension comes in response to a Presidential Proclamation issued on December 29,...