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How do I find last year’s AGI?
Contributed by: Diana, FreeTaxUSA Agent Are you planning to e-file your tax return? When e-filing your tax return, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires the prior tax year’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). This information is necessary for identity verification and to make sure your return is processed correctly. What…
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Extensions for members of the military in a combat zone
Contributed by: Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro As a member of the military in a combat zone, you can get more time with the IRS for various tax actions. These include the deadline being extended for filing your return, paying taxes, claiming a refund, and taking other measures with the IRS. Here’s how it works: You…
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Extensions for members of the military serving overseas (not in a combat zone)
Contributed by: Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro If you're in the military and serving abroad, the IRS gives you three options to extend your filing deadline. However, you are still expected to pay any taxes owed by the original due date (April 15th) to avoid penalties and interest. 2-month extension For military members…
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What to do if you receive a CP12 notice from the IRS
Contributed by TriciaD, FreeTaxUSA Agent It’s easy to get nervous when you receive a notice from the IRS, but there’s no need to be alarmed. Understanding the steps you should take and the options available can help you navigate this situation with ease. Why did I receive a CP12 notice? A CP12 notice means the IRS fixed an…
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What do I do if the IRS says they haven't received my tax return?
Contributed by: KristineS, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro The easiest way to track the status of your original tax return is to use the IRS’ Where’s My Refund? tool. However, updated information isn’t always available there and you may wonder if the IRS even received your tax return. Proof of filing When you e-file your tax…
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Why is my federal tax refund delayed?
Contributed by: PhillipB, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Not receiving your tax refund when expected can be extremely frustrating. To make the issue worse, the IRS is not very clear as to why your refund is taking more time. While FreeTaxUSA doesn't have any control over IRS refund processing, we can provide some ideas on why…
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How do I file a tax extension?
Contributed by: Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Do you need more time to file your tax return? If so, you’re not alone. Every year, many taxpayers request an extension of time to file from the IRS. Doing this can provide additional time to gather missing tax documents, recover from unexpected life events, or take…
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How to switch to FreeTaxUSA from TurboTax
Contributed by: MatthewD, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro First, download the PDF version your tax return from last year. This form is called a 1040 and it’s what you submit to the IRS at the end of preparing your taxes. If you used TurboTax last year, find out how to download your 1040 here. Next, create a new account with…
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What is the Underpayment Tax Penalty?
Contributed by: MatthewD, FreeTaxUSA Agent, TaxPro More and more people are getting caught by the underpayment tax penalty. Why? Particularly when you pay your taxes due by the filing deadline, generally April 15 of each year. First, keep in mind the IRS requires you to "pay as you go." In other words, when you earn…
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Can I roll over my account from another tax service to FreeTaxUSA?
Contributed by: MatthewD, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Yes! When you start a new account, you have the option to upload your prior year tax return prepared from another tax service. When you do this our software captures the information from your old return and prefills important details, making it easy to start filing a…