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Federal Employee Tax Tips

Need to Amend Your Federal Income Tax Return?
If you forgot to include some income or to take a deduction on your tax return --- you can correct it by amending your tax return. Here's how . . . more
First-Time Homebuyer Credit Closing Deadline Extended to September 30, 2010
July 7, 2010
Here are five facts from the Internal Revenue Service about the First-Time Homebuyer Credit and how to claim it . . . more
7 Important Facts About Your Appeal Rights to a Federal Income Tax Dispute
April 20, 2010
The IRS provides an appeals system for those who do not agree with the results of a federal income tax return examination or with other adjustments to their tax liability . . . more
Ten Facts About Amending Your Federal Income Tax Return
April 13, 2010
You can make a change or an adjustment to a tax return you've already filed by filing an amended return . . . more
Some Last Minute Tax Filing Reminders
Edward A. Zurndorfer, Certified Financial Planner
Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, provides some last minute filings tips for those individuals who have not year filed their 2009 federal and state income tax returns. . . . more
10 Things You Need to Know About Federal Income Tax Refunds
April 5, 2010
Are you expecting a refund from the IRS this year? Here are the top 10 things you should know about your refund . . . more
Federal Employees and Retirees: Be Careful When Claiming Dependents on Tax Returns
Edward A. Zurndorfer, Certified Financial Planner
As federal employees and retirees prepare to file their 2009 tax returns, they should make sure that they can legitimately claim tax dependents. Federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, provides a particular caution the IRS is currently focusing on . . . more
10 Facts About Capital Gains and Losses Affecting Your Federal Income Tax
Capital gains and losses might have an impact on your federal income tax return. Here are 10 facts from the IRS about gains and losses and how they could affect your tax situation . . . more
7 Things You Should Know About Checking the Status of Your Federal Income Tax Refund
Are you expecting a tax refund from the IRS this year? If so, here are seven things you should know about checking the status of your refund once you have filed your federal tax return . . . more
How to Obtain a Transcript of Your Past Tax Information
Taxpayers who need their past tax return information can obtain it from the IRS. Here are nine things to know if you need copies of your federal tax return information . . . more
8 Tips to Help You Choose a Tax Preparer
Most tax return preparers are professional, honest and provide excellent service to their clients. However, unscrupulous tax return preparers do exist and can cause considerable financial and legal problems for their clients. Therefore, it's important to find a qualified tax professional . . . more
Eight Facts About Federal Tax Filing Status
It's important you choose your correct filing status as it determines your standard deduction, the amount of tax you owe and ultimately, any refund owed to you . . . more
Five Tax Filing Facts for Recently Married or Divorced Taxpayers
If you were married or divorced recently, there are a couple of things you'll want to do to ensure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration . . . more
Top Ten Tax Time Tips
The IRS's top 10 tips that will help your tax filing process run smoother than ever this year . . . more

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