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Your Business Filed an Extension. Is Your Personal Return Still Due?
Yes, unless you extended it separately. When your partnership or S corporation filed Form 7004, that extension covered only the...
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Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JDDo You Need a Tax Extension or an Amended Return?
Both sound like ways to fix a tax return, and they solve entirely different problems. The one that applies to...
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Couple planning retirement savings with a government match through the Saver’s Match program.
Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JDSaver’s Match Starts in 2027: What It Means for Retirement Contributions
Here's the short version: starting with 2027 contributions, the federal government may deposit money directly into your retirement account instead...
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Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JDHow to Appeal an IRS Decision: What Taxpayers Should Know
Getting a letter from the IRS is rarely anyone's idea of a good time. It's worse when that letter says...
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Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JDTrump Accounts for Children: What Parents Should Know About the New Tax-Advantaged Account
If you're a parent trying to make smart moves for your child's future, you've probably heard about Trump Accounts. Despite...
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Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JDCharitable Donation Tax Deduction Rules for 2026
Charitable donations may be deductible when you give to a qualified organization and keep the records required by the IRS....
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Taxpayer using an IRS IP PIN while preparing a federal tax return online.
Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JDWhat Is an IRS IP PIN, and Should You Get One?
An IRS Identity Protection PIN, or IP PIN, is a free six-digit number that helps prevent someone else from filing...
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Taxpayer comparing an IRS paper refund check with a direct deposit refund notification during tax season.
Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JDIRS Paper Refund Checks: What Changed and Who Can Still Get One
Most taxpayers should now expect the IRS to deliver their federal refund electronically rather than by paper check. The IRS...
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Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JD2026 IRS Filing Season Report: What Taxpayers Should Know
The Internal Revenue Service processed most 2026 tax returns and issued most refunds without significant delays. But the experience was...
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Taxpayer reviewing an IRS penalty relief notice illustrating the Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) program, phased in for eligible 2025 tax returns starting July 2026.
Reviewed by Lea Uradu, JDIRS Automatic Penalty Relief: What Taxpayers Should Know for 2025 and 2026 Returns
Quick answer: Starting with the IRS's July 8, 2026 announcement, eligible taxpayers no longer have to request First Time Abate...
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