It is a typical scenario. Your neighbor refers a tax preparer who helped him get a big tax refund. You go to the tax preparer. You tell him you’re not great at keeping records. The tax preparer says not to worry, he’ll estimate. You get a big refund. You’re thrilled. The tax preparer says because … More Five Signs to Know if Your Tax Preparer is a Fraud
It happens every tax season. Fly-by-night tax preparers who set up tables in shopping centers or rent offices spaces between February and April. They crank out countless tax returns, often touting “big and fast” tax refunds. “We call them ghost tax preparers because they vanish after tax season. They never stay in one place or … More Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Tax Preparer’s Signature
With just one week until the tax deadline of April 17, millions of Americans still have not filed their tax return. In fact, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® expects an unusually large surge of last minute filings this season. To support late filers, Jackson Hewitt announced that locations across the country, including in Walmart stores, will be open later into the … More Smart Tips for Last Minute Tax Filers
With Congress debating sweeping new tax legislation, you might be tempted to make some financial decisions before the end of the year in anticipation of major changes to the tax code, such as deciding to sell stock or real estate. The House and Senate have their own versions, which differ on key provisions that GOP … More 7 Key Tax Moves to Make Before Year End
The deadline to file an extension of time to file your individual tax return is April 18th(April 19th if you live in Maine or Massachusetts). Need more time to prepare your federal tax return? This page provides information on how to apply for an extension of time to file. Please be aware that an extension … More How To Get An Extension Of Time To File Your 2016 Tax Return
With Tax Day less than a week away, the personal finance website WalletHub today released its Tax Day 2016 By The Numbers report, which features an infographic filled with fun facts as well as insights from a panel of leading tax experts. Here is a handful of highlights below: 30.5 Minutes: Wait time for calls to … More Tax Day 2016 By The Numbers
