File When Ready

Taxpayers are urged to file their returns when ready and not to wait on Congress and decisions they may make in the coming weeks. Martha Waggoner for the Journal of Accountancy shares more in the article, Don’t wait on action on tax bill to file returns, IRS tells taxpayers. She encourages all taxpayers to not worry about changes from governmental actions and to know that if these do affect individual’s taxes the new guidelines can then be applied to their returns.

IRS Free File

The IRS is again partnering with Free File to offer millions of taxpayers online access to file their taxes at no cost. Want to know if you qualify and how to use this service? Visit IRS.gov/freefile and follow these instructions, listed on the IRS Website.

To find the right IRS Free File product, taxpayers can:

  1. Go to IRS.gov/freefile,
  2. Click on Explore Free Guided Tax Software button. Then select the Find Your Trusted Partner tool for help in finding the right product, or
  3. Use the Browse All Trusted Partners tool to review each offer,
  4. Select the desired product , and
  5. Follow the links to the trusted partner’s website to begin their tax return.
No computer? No problem. IRS Free File products support mobile phone access. Taxpayers can do their taxes on their smart phone or tablet.

Tax Time is Coming Soon!

It’s time to start gathering forms and data for your 2020 tax returns, if you haven’t already.  This time of year you may have many questions about your taxes, but one of the most important things to monitor is your withholding. Ever had a surprise tax bill that caused you financial hardship?  The best way to avoid this is by checking your withholding every year.  For more information on the right amount for you based on various factors, visit https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5349.pdf and try their Withholding Estimator today! For all your other tax questions contact me, Debra Newby Watkins, CPA, 512 484 8016.