How to Get a Transcript or Copy of a Prior Year Tax Return (from the IRS) There are many reasons why you should keep a copy of your federal tax return. For example, you may need it to answer an IRS inquiry. You may also need it to apply for a student loan or a … Continue reading IRS Notice on How to Get a Transcript or Copy of a Prior Year Tax Return
Top Ten Tips on Making IRA Contributions The IRS has 10 important tips for you about setting aside money for your retirement in an Individual Retirement Arrangement. 1. You must be under age 70 1/2 at the end of the tax year in order to contribute to a traditional IRA. 2. You must have taxable compensation to … Continue reading IRS’s Top Ten Tips on Making IRA Contributions
IRS Notice Regarding Social Security Benefits and Your Taxes Some people must pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. If you get Social Security, you should receive a Form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement, by early February. The form shows the amount of benefits you received in 2012. Here are five tips from the IRS … Continue reading IRS Notice Regarding Social Security Benefits and Your Taxes
From the IRS: The IRS offers several different ways to get tax return information or a copy of your own tax return for prior years. Here are options to help you get the information you need. Tax Return Transcript. This shows most line items from your tax return as originally filed, along with any forms … Continue reading How You Can Get Prior Year Tax Information from the IRS
Tax Help ‘en Español’ from the IRS Tax information can be tough to understand in any language. It may be more difficult to understand if it is not in your first language. The IRS offers a wide range of free and easy-to-use products and services for Spanish-speaking taxpayers. Here are some tips if you need … Continue reading IRS Tax Help in Spanish