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Why it’s important for taxpayers to know their filing status

When a taxpayer files their tax return, they need to know their filing status. What folks should remember is that a taxpayer’s status could change during the year. So, any time is a good a time for a taxpayer to learn about the different filing statuses and which one is best for them.

Knowing the correct filing status can help taxpayers determine several things about filing their tax return:

  • Is the taxpayer required to file a federal tax return or should they file to receive a refund?
  • What is their standard deduction amount?
  • Is the taxpayer eligibility for certain credits?
  • How much tax they should pay?
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With the filing deadline close, here’s why taxpayers should e-File

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IRS in its recent issue (Issue Number: Tax Tip 2019-34), highlighted the importance of electronic filing and how this efile could be a saver with the deadline fast approaching, here it is.

A few taxpayers still use the old-school method of filing their tax returns: on paper. For these people, now is the time to consider filing electronically. With the April tax deadline right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to use IRS e-File.

Here are the top six reasons why taxpayers should file electronically in 2019:

It’s accurate and easy. E-File helps taxpayers avoid mistakes, such as a transposed Social Security number. Taxpayers who e-File receive an acknowledgement from the IRS within minutes, telling them their return has been accepted. If a return is rejected, the acknowledgement will detail why the IRS rejected the tax return. Continue reading →

Farmers, fishermen face March 1 tax deadline; IRS encourages convenience of IRS Direct Pay

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds farmers and fishermen who chose to forgo making quarterly estimated tax payments that they must file their 2018 Form 1040 along with a payment for all taxes owed by Friday, March 1, 2019.

This special rule normally applies to taxpayers whose farming or fishing income was at least two-thirds of their total gross income in either the current or the preceding tax year. Farmers and fishermen choosing not to file by March 1 should have made an estimated tax payment by Jan. 15 to avoid a penalty.

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IRS Videos help taxpayers learn more about tax reform

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The IRS has several videos that can help individual and business taxpayers learn more about the tax reform legislation. The IRS posts these videos on the IRS Video Portal and to their YouTube channel. Aside from these sites, the IRS offers tax reform information on its other social media channels, such as Twitter and their new Instagram account. Taxpayers can visit the Multimedia Center on IRS.gov for links to all the agency’s social media sites.

Here are some of the tax reform videos taxpayers can watch on their computer or on their smartphone when they’re on the go. Continue reading →

Must Use Services Offered by ThinkTrade Inc, that You Need this Month!

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ThinkTrade Inc is an authorized and certified by IRS to offer e-filing services for federal excise taxes. ThinkTrade Inc is the FIRST EVER & THE ONLY DECADE OLD IRS Authorized E-file Service provider for E-filing Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290. There are various Tax Forms, Supported by ThinkTrade Inc under the banner of www.taxexcise.com / www.tax2290.com . One can say for sure that there are no months without some or the other tax deadline.

Month of October comes with few Excise Tax obligations, below are the list of Tax Forms that are due this Month, than can be filed through ThinkTrade Inc’s Line of Products: Continue reading →