Frequently Asked Questions


WHO MUST FILE?
Who must file a Tax Return? ... The IRS requires most of us to file a federal income tax return every year. In general, the federal tax agency bases its filing requirements for a given tax year on how much income you earn for a given tax filing status..


TAX BASICS
Read this article if you'd like to know how to fill out your W-4 form, or how to File an Extension, or how to revise your tax returns. It will also explain which forms will be sent to you by employers, brokerage houses, etc.


FILING RETURNS
If you want to know which form to file, or whether you are at risk for paying tax penalties for filing at extension, or whether you need to file a return for a deceased relative, Filing Returns FAQs can help.


RECORDS KEEPING
This article contains FAQs on which records to keep for claim credit for childcare expenses, records to keep for claiming home improvement expenses and other key record-keeping issues.


TAX REFUND STATUS
If you already filed your federal and state tax returns and are due a refund(s), you have several options for checking on the status of your refund(s).

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