Last Call for ACTC Signup, Income Changes

Families who have significant income changes to report for the advance Child Tax Credit payments are running out of time to pass those changes on to the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS says the changes must be entered on the Child Tax Credit Update Portal (CTC UP)...

IRS Shares Online Safety Tips

The Internet is filled with cybersecurity threats that can jeopardize family finances. Just one of many scams, identity theft tax refund fraud (ITTRF) is big business for criminals, and it can cause big headaches for victims. The IRS, state departments of revenue, and...

IRS Issues PTIN Renewal Reminder

It’s that time again: time for federal tax return preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) for the coming year. It’s no time to procrastinate, since 2021 PTINs will expire on Dec. 31. A valid PTIN is required for anyone who prepares—or...