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How to Deal with a Federal Tax Lien (IRS Form 12277)

Are you trying to figure out if you need to fill out the IRS form 12277?

When you have a tax lien filed against you, it means you owe the federal government money and they’re staking a claim in your property to get it.

Once you pay the debt back, the IRS reports the lien paid in full, but it may still negatively affect your ability to get new credit for many months or even years in the future.

Is there a way to get rid of the lien and ensure an easier time getting financing moving forward? IRS Form 12277 may help.

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Where’s My Amended Return? (Easy Ways to File Form 1040X)

As the tax season comes to an end, many individuals have received their returns and are set for 2020. Then there are those who had something come up where their taxes couldn’t be complete in time and the question, “where’s my amended return,” may come up.

There are also many instances where you have completed your tax return but need to make a correction or amendment.

Now with this being the government, you may think it is a long and complicated process, when really, it’s not as bad as it sounds.

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How to Set Up a Payment Plan with the IRS (Form 9465)

Do you owe the IRS money, but are confused about how to fill out the Form 9465?

Income Tax Returns can often be daunting especially if you find out that you owe more tax that then you can immediately pay.

If you are one of the Americans who find themselves in similar situations, you are in for a surprise!

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a program specifically designed to help you by allowing you to make your payments on monthly installments as opposed to a one-time payment.

You can now file the IRS Form 9465 in order to ease your tax paying concerns, so that it does not excessively strain your pocket.

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Your Ultimate IRS2Go Mobile App Cheat Sheet

Did you know that you can handle some of your tax issues through the IRS2Go Mobile App?

With tax season in full force, Americans across the country are hurrying to prepare and submit their taxes. During this time of year, you may be using your tax return for a variety of things.

Items such as, from home projects, vacation saving goals, and debt payoff strategies are all a few things you may be using your tax refund for.

The most recent government shutdown worried some that they would be delayed in receiving their tax return. Luckily, that passed and may people did receive their refund in a timely manner.

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What Is A 1098-T Form Used For? (Full Guide for College Students)

As the new tax season approaches, you may have already started receiving multiple documents to hand over to your tax preparer or accountant. Among all of those docs you may notice a tax form called a 1098-T. Don’t be afraid by this document at all.

Form 1098-T is a Tuition Statement used to help you understand which education credits you may qualify for relating to tuition and other school-related expenses paid during the tax year.

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