Archive for May 2019
IRS Promotes Disaster Readiness and Hurricane Preparedness Week
WASHINGTON — Disasters can happen at any time, and the Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to be prepared for the unexpected. In the past 18 months, the IRS responded to presidentially declared disasters in 15 states and U.S. territories. The IRS offered tax relief and assistance to victims of hurricanes, typhoons, earthquakes, volcanos, fires,…
Read MoreIdentity Theft and Your Taxes
Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. It presents challenges to individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies, including the IRS. Learning that you are a victim of identity theft can be a stressful event. In many cases, you may not be…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Missed The Tax Deadline
Monday, April 15, 2019, was the tax deadline for most taxpayers to file their tax returns. If you haven’t filed a 2018 tax return yet, it’s not too late. Missed The Tax Deadline? Here’s What To Do: First, gather any information related to income and deductions for the tax years for which a return is…
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