Stay up to date on the latest tax preparation information, including helpful hints and tools.

October 28, 2024

Should You Have Your Tax Prep Fees Taken Out Of Your Tax Refund?

Is it worthwhile to pay for your tax preparation fees out of your future tax refund? It makes your refund more complicated, so here’s what to know.

October 25, 2024

IRS Direct File Program Review: Can You File Taxes For Free?

The IRS Direct File is a first attempt at IRS-backed tax software, but its quite limited and unlikely to be a solution for most tax payers.

February 26, 2024

Could audit protection for your taxes really help you out? Find out what audit protection insurance actually covers and more.

February 21, 2024

How to decide if you should do your own taxes, or if you should pay someone to do your taxes and file them for you.

April 20, 2023

If you made a mistake or missed something on your taxes, you can file an amended tax return and correct the error to claim your refund.

April 10, 2023

After you file your taxes, you need to make sure you store a copy of your tax return and make adjustments for next year.

December 26, 2022

It can be hard to know how much do you have to make to file your taxes, but we break down the nuances of when to file.

December 19, 2022

One of the best thing you can do is file your taxes early – you can be the rush, still get pro help, and even avoid identity theft!

December 16, 2022

For most, free filing with the IRS or tax prep software is best, but others have complex situations. Here’s to know how to do your own taxes.

December 3, 2021

What are tax refund advance loans? What are some of the pros and cons? Read this article and then decide if they are right for you!

March 29, 2021

Adjusted gross income (AGI) is your total income minus certain above-the-line deductions. Learn how to calculate your AGI and why it matters.