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How do I file my taxes for the first time?
Contributed by: BreeS, FreeTaxUSA Agent Filing your taxes for the first time can seem like a daunting task. You likely have many questions: What if I do something wrong? Will I be audited? How much will I owe? Will I get a refund? We’re here to help answer these questions and build your confidence as you gear up to file.…
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Does my dependent need an IP PIN?
Contributed by: TaylorC, FreeTaxUSA Agent You may be wondering if your dependent needs an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). The answer is pretty straightforward and simple: your dependent only needs an IP PIN if the IRS has already assigned one to them. Here are a couple of reasons a dependent may be assigned an IP PIN:…
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Do I need an identity protection PIN (IP PIN)?
Contributed by: TaylorC, FreeTaxUSA Agent You may have heard about something called an identity protection PIN (IP PIN) and wondered whether you need one to file your tax return. For most taxpayers, the answer is no. But if the IRS assigned you an IP PIN, or if you want extra protection from tax-related identity theft, or…
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Can I still file 2024 taxes?
Contributed by: Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro and AndyS, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Did a major life event prevent you from filing your 2024 tax return on time? Were you missing important documentation? Or maybe you simply procrastinated and forgot to file. Whatever the reason, if you missed the 2024 filing deadline,…
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How do I amend a previous tax return?
Contributed by: Daniel_L, FreeTaxUSA Agent If you’ve discovered information on a prior year return needs to be changed, or the IRS has asked you to amend your return, you can easily do so, and FreeTaxUSA can help! Amending your return involves three key steps: Report Amendment Information Make the changes Submit the…
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How to file back taxes
Contributed by: KelliP, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro and PhillipB, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Occasionally, taxes aren't filed by the deadline and may remain unfiled for several years. We recommend filing them as soon as possible. FreeTaxUSA supports filing returns for the past seven years. If you have multiple years to file,…
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What is Form 8938, and how do I file it?
Contributed by: PhillipB, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Form 8938 was introduced under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in 2010 to help the IRS combat offshore tax evasion. The form serves as a reporting tool for U.S. taxpayers with certain foreign financial assets. Unlike the FBAR (FinCEN Form 114), which is…
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How to pay your tax preparation fees with your refund
Contributed by: KelliP, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro At FreeTaxUSA, filing your federal tax return is always free! If you would like to file your state return, we do charge a minimal fee. You also have the option to add our Deluxe or Pro Support upgrades, as well as other products and services. We offer two payment choices…
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Can I e-file back taxes?
Contributed by: KelliP, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Life has been hectic, and you now have taxes from previous years that haven’t been filed. Can you e-file the back taxes? That’s a great question—and the answer is, it depends. How to e-file For online filing tax software like FreeTaxUSA, the IRS only allows e-filing for the…
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Can I still file 2023 taxes?
by: Henry, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro and AndyS, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Did a major life event prevent you from filing your 2023 tax return on time? Were you missing important documentation? Or maybe you simply procrastinated and forgot to file. Whatever the reason, if you missed the 2023 filing deadline, it’s not too…