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Taxpayers have fundamental rights under the law. The Taxpayer Bill of Rights presents these rights in 10 categories, which can help taxpayers when they interact with the IRS. This post highlights a list of taxpayer rights and the agency’s obligations to protect them. 1. The Right to Be Informed. Taxpayers have the right to know what is required to comply with the tax laws. They are entitled to...

It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us and the year will be coming to a close soon! Now is a great time to make some end-of-season tax moves to help lower your tax bill and increase your tax refund come tax time. Once the year ends, so do most of your opportunities to reduce your 2016 taxes. Here are 10 quick and easy end-of-year tax tips you still have time to take...

A company is responsible for filing IRS Form 1095-B only if two conditions apply: It offers health coverage to its employees, and it is “self-insured.” This means that the company itself pays its employees’ medical bills, rather than an insurance company. A company that doesn’t meet both conditions won’t have to deal with Form 1095-B. Its employees might still receive a 1095-B, but from their...

Each year, many people get a larger refund than they expected. Some find they owe a lot more tax than they thought they would. If this happened to you, review your situation to prevent another tax surprise. Did you marry? Have a child? Have a change in income? Some life events can have a major effect on your taxes. You can bring the tax you pay closer to the amount you owe. Here are some key IRS...

Have you found an error on your federal tax return? If so, you may need to file an amended return. Here are ten tips for filing an amended tax return: 1. Tax form to amend your return. Use Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, to correct your tax return. You must file a paper Form 1040X; it can’t be e-filed. 2. Amend to correct errors. You should file an amended tax return to...