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What do I do if I am missing a W-2 or a 1099?
Contributed by: ScottR, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro As tax season approaches, the hunt for missing W-2s or 1099s can be a source of stress. If you're missing that crucial tax document, here's what you should do: Check with your employer/payer Employers and retirement plan administrators have until January 31st to mail out…
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What you need to know about extensions
Contributed by: JulieO, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro If you need more time to gather your documents or prepare your tax return, you can file for an extension. Here are the most important things know. The extension provides you with an additional six months to file your tax return. The deadline for an individual tax return is…
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Handling a letter from the IRS
Contributed by: CoryF, FreeTaxUSA Agent, Tax Pro Why does the IRS send letters and what to do about it Your tax return was filed months ago, and you either got a refund, you're waiting for a refund, or you paid the tax due. Then months later you open the mailbox and there’s a letter from the IRS. No need to panic! Let’s…