IRS Has $17 Million for Tennessee Taxpayers Who Have Not Filed a 2012 Tax Return
March 10, 2016
Atlanta, GA – Refunds totaling $950 million may be waiting for an estimated one million taxpayers in the nation who did not file a federal income tax return for 2012. In Tennessee, over $17 million in unclaimed refunds awaits 19,700 individuals. However, to collect the money, a return for 2012 must be filed with the IRS no later than Monday, April 18th 2016.
“Time is running out if you want to get your refund,” said IRS Spokesman Mark Green. “Taxpayers should review their 2012 statements for refundable credits and withholdings. We want all taxpayers to get the refund they’re due.”
IRS Has $16.1 Million for Tennesseans Who Have Not Filed a 2008 Income Tax Return
February 23, 2012
Nashville, TN – Refunds totaling $16,130,000 may be waiting for about 18,400 Tennesseans who did not file a federal income tax return for 2008, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
Nationwide, the IRS has over $1 billion for about 1 million people who haven’t filed for 2008 yet.
To collect the money, a return for 2008 must be filed with the IRS no later than Tuesday, April 17th, 2012. There is no penalty for filing a late return qualifying for a refund. [Read more]
ShopSmart Cuts Your Risk of Identity Theft
January 11, 2012
Yonkers, NY – Everyone is at risk of ID theft – whether it’s because of sensitive information on paperwork like monthly bills and medical forms, lack of precaution when browsing online – or even your shopping habits when you hit the stores.
The March 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, helps you avoid ID theft with tips on what to shred when, how to shred it, and how to guard your ID while shopping. [Read more]
IRS Offers Top 10 Tax-Time Tips
January 9, 2012
Washington, D.C. – The income tax filing season has begun and important tax documents should be arriving in your mailbox. Even though your return is not due until April, you can make tax time easier on yourself with an early start.
Here are the Internal Revenue Service’s top 10 tips to ensure a smooth tax-filing process.
1. Gather your records Round up any documents you’ll need when filing your taxes: receipts, canceled checks and other documents that support income or deductions you’re claiming on your return. [Read more]
Free Tax Help Available Nationwide
February 1, 2011
Washington, D.C. – Over 12,000 free tax preparation sites will be open nationwide this year as the Internal Revenue Service continues to expand its partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations providing vital tax preparation services for low- to moderate-income and elderly taxpayers.
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program offers free tax help to people who earn less than $49,000. The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program offers free tax help to taxpayers who are 60 and older. [Read more]
