5 IRS Identity Theft Tips

5 IRS Identity Theft Tips

There are a number of organizations with helpful resources if your identity has been stolen this tax season or you feel that your identity might be misused. And do you know what kinds of emails to expect from the IRS so you know that the communication is legitimate?

  1. The IRS has a special office called the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit which can assist you if you feel your identity might be misused due to the loss of personal information. Contact them at 1-800-908-4490.

  2. The IRS never initiates contact with taxpayers through email. Therefore all

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5 IRS Identity Theft Tips

There are a number of organizations with helpful resources if your identity has been stolen this tax season or you feel that your identity might be misused. And do you know what kinds of emails to expect from the IRS so you know that the communication is legitimate?

  1. The IRS has a special office called the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit which can assist you if you feel your identity might be misused due to the loss of personal information. Contact them at 1-800-908-4490.

  2. The IRS never initiates contact with taxpayers through email. Therefore all email appearing to originate from the IRS are fraudulent unless in response to an inquiring that you began.

  3. Visit IRS.gov for reporting scams and for reporting bogus  IRS web sites.

  4. The Federal Trade Commission has similar identity theft resources and can be reached at 1-877-ID-THEFT.

  5. OnGuardOnline.gov is another resource for online protections from the federal government and the technology industry.

Get a Personal Tax Return Extension

Get a Personal Tax Return Extension for 2009

According to many tax professionals and MSN Money one of the best ways to avoid an IRS audit to file your return as late as possible. And filing an extension extends the period of time before you need to file, that is even better. Now with FileLater LC, you can wait until October 15th to file your return as long as you’re getting a refund or have already paid the amount due by April 15th.

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Just minutes to complete with special pricing prior to the 15th of February, FileLater is … Read more at 2009 Taxes

Get a Personal Tax Return Extension for 2009

According to many tax professionals and MSN Money one of the best ways to avoid an IRS audit to file your return as late as possible. And filing an extension extends the period of time before you need to file, that is even better. Now with FileLater LC, you can wait until October 15th to file your return as long as you’re getting a refund or have already paid the amount due by April 15th.

Easy Process

Just minutes to complete with special pricing prior to the 15th of February, FileLater is ideal for personal returns and 2008 business tax returns. In just three easy steps you’ll be able to wait an extra 6 months to file your return. Step 1 is provide the personal information required and FileLater LC offers a secure web application protected by McAfee for your data entry. Step 2 is estimate if you’ll get a refund or owe money. You’ll need to pay any taxes owed by April 15th regardless of when you file your return. Step 3 is file your extension and receive confirmation of acceptance.

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Not only can you file an extension for the basic 1040 returns but also for more complex returns. Returns that have a Schedule C Sole Proprietorship can be extended. Single Member LLC returns can be extended for those protected assets with limited liability corporations. And returns containing IRS form 4868 can also be extended with FileLater LC.

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Top Ten Tax Tips

Top Five Tax Tips for 2009

The IRS has released their top ten tax tips and we are presenting the first five tips here now. Continue to check back with us with future tax tips and great online refund filing options from our great sponsors.

  1. Gather  your records. Get all your receipts and documents for any deductions you are planning to take this tax season.

  2. Do some research. Publication 17 from the IRS highlights everything you need to know to file your 2008 taxes this year.

  3. Plan  your filing options. Do you want to use an online free filing option

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Top Five Tax Tips for 2009

The IRS has released their top ten tax tips and we are presenting the first five tips here now. Continue to check back with us with future tax tips and great online refund filing options from our great sponsors.

  1. Gather  your records. Get all your receipts and documents for any deductions you are planning to take this tax season.

  2. Do some research. Publication 17 from the IRS highlights everything you need to know to file your 2008 taxes this year.

  3. Plan  your filing options. Do you want to use an online free filing option, prepare your return with a CPA or do the return yourself at home with one of the software packages available.

  4. Compare your tax forms. Find all the forms you’ll need on the IRS website and compare the forms to last years for differences in the returns and possible new deductions and credits.

  5. There’s no rush. You have to mid April to file your return and get file an extension if you need extra time so there’s no rush. Make sure you get every deduction and possibly compare the results of more than one online return filing provider.

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Credits to Reduce Your Taxes

Credits to Reduce Your Taxes

A tax credit reduces your tax bill by the exact amount of the credit and is therefore the number #1 way to reduce your tax burden. And for some will little income, credits can actually create a refund beyond what was paid to the government for the tax year.

Child Tax Credit

For each child an individual or a couple have, they receive a tax credit of $1,000 above the $3,500 child tax exemption. There are income limits on the $1,000 credit which are $75,000 for single tax payers and $110,000 for married couples. At these two levels the credit begins to phase out. There is also an Additional Child Tax Credit that you may be eligible for if you are not eligible for the Child Tax Credit.

Earned Income Credit

For taxpayers that do not earn above certain thresholds, the earned income credit provides a large credit which often is more than what the individual paid into the federal tax revenue fund. If a taxpayer has two children and earns less than $41, 646 a year or a taxpayer has one child and earns less than $36,995 a year or a taxpayer with no children earns less than $15,880 a year, they are eligible for the credit.

TaxAct – Free Federal Tax Filing

TaxAct – Free Federal Tax Filing

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TaxAct – Free Federal Tax Filing

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