by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | Oct 15, 2020 | IRS & Government
Today is the filing extension deadline. Most taxpayers who requested an extension of time to file their 2019 tax return must file today. Those filing today who also owe taxes should pay as much as possible to reduce interest and penalties. The extension of time to...
by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | Sep 24, 2020 | IRS & Government
The IRS has reopened the registration period for individuals who receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement or veteran’s benefits, but didn’t receive $500 per child earlier this year when they received their own Economic...
by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | Sep 24, 2020 | IRS & Government
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, millions of Americans received or are currently receiving unemployment insurance payments, many of them for the first time. It’s important for these individuals to know that unemployment compensation is taxable. People can have...
by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | Aug 25, 2020 | IRS & Government
The tax treatment of unemployment benefits you receive depends on the type of program paying the benefits. Unemployment compensation includes amounts received under the laws of the United States or of a state, such as: State unemployment insurance benefits Benefits...
by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | Aug 25, 2020 | IRS & Government
The Internal Revenue Service provided a reminder today that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act can help eligible taxpayers in need by providing favorable tax treatment for withdrawals from retirement plans and IRAs and allowing certain...
by ezTaxReturn Expert Staff | Aug 25, 2020 | IRS & Government
The home office deduction allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses on their tax return. With more people working from home than ever before, some taxpayers may be wondering if they can claim a home office deduction when they file their 2020 tax...