6 Red Flags That Will Trigger an IRS Audit
Many people view the IRS as this big powerful monster that can garnish your wages and seize your assets. The reality is that IRS audits rarely happen. Out of over 161 million tax returns that were filed last year, less than 1% were audited. The best way to stay out of trouble is to...
Filing Taxes After a Name Change
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). If you were married or divorced and changed your name last year, be sure to notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) before you file your taxes with the IRS. If the name on your tax...
What Are the Penalties for Filing Taxes Late?
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). The April 15th tax deadline will be here before you know it. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, there is still time. But what happens if you miss the due date and file taxes late? If you’re...
How Are Bonuses Taxed?
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). We’ve all been there: you’re excited to see a bonus in your paycheck, thinking about all the things you can do with the extra cash. But then, reality hits when you notice how much gets taken out...
ezTaxReturn Offers Free Federal Tax Returns for Simple Filings
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). Welcome to ezTaxReturn, your trusted partner for filing your federal tax return with ease and accuracy. Our tax filing software is designed to guide you through the tax filing process, ensuring...
10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know Were Taxable
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). Let’s say you’re walking down the street and out the corner of your eye you spot a $100 bill on the ground. Finders keepers, right? Not so fast. Whether you find money or...
Everything You Need to Know About Tax Refunds
Most people who file a tax return walk away with a refund. Although you may feel like you’ve won the lottery, a tax refund isn’t free money from the government. It’s actually your own money you’re getting back from Uncle Sam. During the year federal and state taxes are withheld from...
Is Social Security Taxable?
The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). If you’re preparing for retirement, you might be wondering if social security is taxable income. The short answer: Yes. The longer answer: It depends. Social Security benefits are...