FIRST CLASS TAX PREP

Working on your tax return ahead of the April 18 deadline? Watch out for ‘ghost’ preparers. If you pay someone to do your IRS return, make sure they sign it either electronically or on paper. To find preparers in your area who currently hold professional credentials recognized by the IRS, click here: www.irs.gov/taxprodirectory

Just like you double check the mirror before going out, the IRS wants to remind you to double check your passwords. Make sure to use multi-factor authentication, create unique passwords and always think before you share. For more tips on protecting your personal information online, click here: www.irs.gov/securitysummit

Advance Child Tax Credit payments in July. This could be great. It could also create a mess for your family when filing taxes at the end of the year. Here is what you need to know.

Advance Child Tax Credit Payments Starting NOW! - What everyone should know Advance payments of the Child Tax Credits begin now. You only have approximately two weeks to opt out of this feature before payments start arriving AND many taxpayers should do just that! Here is what you need to know.