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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

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According to the IRS, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New York have decided to work with the agency to integrate their state taxes into the Direct File pilot program for the 2024 filing season. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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IRS Cautions Tax Pros About New EFIN Email Scam

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The IRS warned that scammers are posing as tax software providers and requesting EFIN documents from tax professionals under the guise of a required verification to transmit tax returns. Alaska │7 a.m. Alaska │8 a.m. Alaska │9 a.m. Alaska │10 a.m. Alaska │10 a.m. Pacific│8 a.m.

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Betting on the Super Bowl? Don’t Forget About Taxes

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However, if you are among the 68 million people expected to place bets on the big game, you need to know that taxes are part of the equation. So, as we start tax season, here’s what you need to know about what your Super Bowl bet has to do with your tax return. Super Bowl 2024 is on Sunday, Feb. Usually, the payer (e.g.,

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Oct. 16, 2023, is Deadline for Millions Who Filed Tax Extensions; But Many Get More Time Due to Disasters

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These areas include: Taxpayers affected by flooding in Illinois and Alaska. 24, 2024, to file various individual and business tax returns. They typically have 180 days after they leave the combat zone to file returns and pay any taxes due. They have until Oct. 31, 2023, to file. They have until Nov.

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IRS Says State Issued Stimulus Payments are Not Taxable

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The IRS has determined that in the interest of sound tax administration and other factors, taxpayers in many states will not need to report these payments on their 2022 tax returns. Alaska is in this group as well, but please see below for more nuanced information.

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Oct. 16, 2023, is Deadline for Taxpayers with an Extension

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These areas include: Taxpayers affected by flooding in Illinois and Alaska. 24, 2024, to file various individual and business tax returns. They typically have 180 days after they leave the combat zone to file returns and pay any taxes due. They have until Oct. 31, 2023, to file. They have until Nov.

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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. Need to file a 2019 tax return?