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5 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Tax Refund Fraud

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This year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will start accepting 2020 tax returns on February 12 , about two weeks later than usual. That’s positive news—because you definitely want to file your tax return as soon as possible, particularly if you’re claiming a refund. How do fraudsters commit tax refund fraud?

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The Guide to W-2 Form Automation

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The form is provided by employers to their employees and is also submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax purposes. It also includes details about the taxes withheld from the employee's paycheck, including federal income tax, Social Security tax, and Medicare tax.

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Here’s How Your Tax Day Stacks Up

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Tax season, that is. And today is IRS Christmas. Curious to know how your taxes stacked up? While we won’t know about 2016’s filings until next year, IRS preliminary data from 2015’s filings (what you submitted in 2016) can shed some light on the typical American taxpayer’s contribution. percent and a 1.45 percent).

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IRS Launches ‘Get My Payment’ Site To Track COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched a “ Get My Payment ” tool Wednesday (April 15) to track payments of the coronavirus relief money included in a federal economic stimulus bill. The IRS is committed to helping you get your Economic Impact Payment as soon as possible,” the agency said in a statement.

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