Tax Tips

Navigate tax season like a savvy ex-IRS agent.

Understanding Your CP504: A Breakdown

A CP504 is one of your last chances to repay your IRS balance without triggering further penalties, collection action, levies, and even liens on your property.

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CP2000: What It Means and How to Handle It

If the IRS suspects you might have made a mistake in filing your taxes, they’ll send you an automated CP2000 notice. Here’s what to do if you get one.

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When Are Taxes Due? 2021 Filing & Extension Deadlines

Filing deadlines can creep up on you. Take a few minutes to save these 2021 tax filing deadlines to your calendar, and stay ahead of the IRS this year.

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How Long to Keep Business Tax Records and Receipts

To shred or not to shred? Here's an overview of the small business records you should keep, and methods for filing digital copies of your records online.

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How to File for a Business Tax Extension (Federal)

Need more time to file your federal taxes? Here's the fastest way to get extension online.

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What is Form 7004 and How to Fill it Out

Form 7004 is what some businesses need to file to get an extension on submitting tax forms. Here's what you need to know and how to fill it out.

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How Do You File Business Taxes? (3 Step Process)

Don’t drown in the IRS website—read our plain-language guide to filing your small business taxes.

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How to Double-Check a Completed IRS Tax Return for Mistakes

You've filled out your tax return. Now how do you check for mistakes?

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Tax Credit vs Tax Deduction: Keys to a Lower Tax Bill

To minimize your tax bill, you’ll need tax credits and deductions. But what’s the difference? Which shrinks your bill the most? Find out in our guide.

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