Filing your tax return is a serious responsibility and you should do it regardless of the amount you earned. Unless you are very organized, it is hard to know throughout the year whether you get a refund or have to make a payment. If you realize that you owe money...

TurboTax Deluxe (which happens to be on sale right now) is the most popular version of Intuit’s tax preparation software. It encompasses tax categories used by most taxpayers and is most appropriate for individuals who receive W2, own real estate and/or freelancers who receive miscellaneous income (1099-MISC) and claim simple...

We wanted to give you a heads up that American Express is now offering a $10.00 Account credit* to individuals who open a new Serve account, file tax returns, and direct deposit to the refund (full disclosure, American Express is an Advertiser on Let’s Do Taxes). Get your Federal Tax...

If you like to stay up to date with any aspects of your tax returns, news or refund, IRS2Go smartphone app might be the way to go (the app is available in English and Spanish). What can IRS2Go do for you? Here are some of the features of IRS2Go app:...

The IRS has released the tax return submissions as of February 20, 2015 (see below). As tax deadline approaches, there will be more taxpayers with various tax questions. The IRS recommends taxpayers use numerous tax tools available on its website and avoid longer wait times at local offices and on the...

Some of the benefits or receiving your refund check via direct deposit may be obvious, while others less so.  Let’s take a look at some of them. Benefits of receiving your refund via direct deposit Speed – this is the fastest way to receive your refund. It can take as...

Pay rise and new business is always good news and if you experienced any of the two, it may put you over certain dollar amount. That can subsequently lead to a payment of Alternative Minumum Tax. What is Alternative Minimum Tax? Alternative Minimum Tax or AMT was created to institute...

The IRS recently released a list of top facts about tax exemptions and dependents. Although there aren’t many updates, it is important that taxpayers are aware of the available options and don’t miss out on lowering taxes. One way to lower your taxable income is through exemptions. Currently a personal...

If you’re looking for help with any aspects of TurboTax the most common method offered by Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, is online chat with a representative. For those who feel more comfortable solving issues on the phone, below listed number should get you to the right person: 1-888-777-3066 Then...