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Paperwork You Can Toss After Filing Your Tax Return

RogerRossmeisl

Once you file your 2022 tax return, you may wonder what personal tax papers you can throw away and how long you should retain certain records. You may have to produce those records if the IRS audits your return or seeks to assess tax. It’s a good idea to keep the actual returns indefinitely.

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Feds Cracking Down on Unlawful Tax Return Preparers

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The Justice Department is advising taxpayers to choose their return preparers wisely as the April 15 federal tax filing deadline approaches. Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.

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$1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds from 2019 Set to Expire in July 2023, Says IRS

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million people across the nation (state-by-state list below) have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2019 but face a July 17 deadline to submit their tax return. billion in refunds remain unclaimed because people haven’t filed their 2019 tax returns yet. For 2019, the credit was worth as much as $6,557.

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Enrolled Agent Near Me: Comprehensive Tax Services for Individuals and Businesses

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Get help today by calling us at 1-877-78-TAXES [1-877-788-2937]. Personal Tax Preparation Personal tax preparation is one of the most common services provided by Enrolled Agents. This service involves preparing and filing individual tax returns, ensuring that all income, deductions, and credits are accurately reported.

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How to Survive an IRS Audit

RogerRossmeisl

In fiscal year 2019, the IRS audited approximately 0.4% There’s no 100% guarantee that you won’t be picked for an audit, because some tax returns are chosen randomly. of individuals.

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IRS Revenue Agent Charged With Filing False Tax Returns in Massachusetts

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By Dave Eisenstadter, masslive.com (TNS) A 17-year veteran of the IRS was arrested on Wednesday and charged with filing false personal tax returns for three years and underreporting about $90,000 worth of income, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy’s office. Attorney’s office said. Attorney’s office wrote.

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Worried About an IRS Audit? Prepare in Advance

RogerRossmeisl

From tax years 2010 to 2019, audit rates of individual tax returns decreased for all income levels, according to the GAO. On average, the audit rate for all returns decreased from 0.9% But with proper preparation and planning, you should fare well.

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