When will I get my refund?

The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days with direct deposit. However, it’s possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer. The easiest way to check your refund status is by using the Where's My Refund link (https://www.irs.gov/refunds). It has the most up to date information available about your refund. The tool is updated no more than once [...]

What are the filing dates for returns and extensions? Is there a penalty for late filing?

Your tax return is due no later than April 18, 2022 for 2021 returns. Once submitted, if the IRS rejects the return, you have 5 days to correct and resend any errors (rejections) on the return without being considered late. You may receive a 6 month extension, if, by April 18, you file Form 4868 Request For an Extension. You can file this form through our website. However, please note that if [...]

When will I get my refund from the IRS?

We are not provided with any information regarding your refund once your return is accepted. We can only provide the information given to us by the IRS pertaining to Acceptance / rejection information. The IRS has a return status tool on their site. (Where's-My-Refund-It's-Quick,-Easy,-and-Secure) If you do not have your refund after 21 days, you must contact the IRS for information. Our [...]

What is the Self-Select PIN Program?

The Self-Select PIN Program is a way of filing a totally paperless electronic return. This program allows taxpayers to electronically sign their e-filed return by selecting a five digit PIN number. The PIN can be any five numbers (except all zero's). If the return is a married filing joint status, both taxpayers will need to enter the information and each will need to select a PIN number. In [...]

I have an amount in box 12 on my W-2. What is this?

The following list explains the codes shown in box 12. You need this information to complete your tax return. A- Uncollected Social Security or RRTA tax on tips B- Uncollected Medicare tax on tips C- Taxable cost of group-term life insurance over $50,000 D- Elective deferrals to a section 401(k) cash or deferred arrangement E- Elective deferrals under a section 403(b) salary reduction [...]