Filing your taxes is bad enough, but finding out that someone has filed a fraudulent return on your behalf is even worse. Hopefully, you will never encounter this disconcerting situation, but if you do, it's important that you know what to do -- and what not to do. There are many...

Few people truly enjoy filing taxes, and most people just want to get it over as quickly as possible. Even if you are expecting a refund, you would probably rather be doing anything else. Now that your taxes are nearing completion, you are itching to press the "E-file My Return"...

If you tend to find it hard to get going unless there's a deadline bearing down on you, the tax filing deadline that the IRS usually announces should light a fire under you to get your forms ready. The tax deadline even applies to back taxes owed. If you need to file for a tax...

Scared you’ll overlook a form or miss a deduction? Mistakes happen!  Did you forget something? Need to make a change? That’s why Amended Return Insurance is so critical.  For just $9.95 we’ll let you correct your tax return if you notice a mistake after you’ve filed.   The offer is...

Unemployment can be stressful enough without having to figure out the tax treatment of the unemployment benefits you receive. The IRS considers unemployment benefits taxable income. Unemployment compensation generally includes, among other forms, state unemployment compensation...

The tax deadline is April 18th which means it’s now crunch time for last-minute filers.  Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare for Tax Day.   Claim your tax refund Most people who file a tax return get a refund, so what are you waiting for?  E-file now to claim yours. ...

Finished filing your taxes? Don’t throw out your tax records just yet.  It’s important to secure your tax records going back several years in case you need to reference them later. But natural disasters and extreme weather like hurricanes or wildfires and even cybersecurity threats...