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How do I file my tax return online?

For prior year tax returns, the extension deadline has passed since October 15. However, you can electronically file the current year tax return and two prior tax years. You are required to paper file tax returns that are older than two prior tax years. This means you must print, sign and mail your tax return […]

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Can I still claim a state tax refund?

In order to file your state return, you will first need to find out your state laws. In some cases, you can still claim a tax refund for previous tax years for your state. For example, New York State allows you to claim refunds going back three tax years of the original due date. You […]

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How to get prior-year state tax information

If you have not yet filed your prior-year state tax returns, you must obtain your income statements for the tax year to do so. Your prior-year state tax information, such as your state tax withholding, is located on your income statements. For example, on your W-2 statement, the state income tax amount is in box […]

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Preparing a State Return

You may wonder, “how do I file my state tax return?” With our website, the only information you need is your state income and withholding amounts. This is found on your income statements, such as your W-2 in boxes 16 and 17. We use the income reported in the Income section, as well as the […]

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Gambling Winnings

Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your taxes. Gambling income includes, but is not limited to, the following: The payer must issue you a Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings if you receive winnings or if the winnings are subject to federal income tax withholding. You must report all gambling winnings as […]

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Can I still claim my prior-year tax refund?

Many taxpayers are unaware that even if they missed a certain tax deadline, they can still claim their tax refund. However, there is a time limit to claim a prior-year federal tax refund. The latest date that you can claim a credit or federal refund for a specific tax year is generally the later of […]

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Can I Still E-file?

You can electronically file your tax return for the current tax year and two prior tax years. You are required to paper file tax returns that are older than two prior tax years. The cut off date for e-filing your tax return is the e-file and extension deadline: October 15 per tax year, or when […]

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If I received a refund from the IRS, can I expect a refund from my state also?

If you receive a refund from the IRS on your federal tax return, you can most likely expect a refund on your state return as well, though this is by no means assured. Though there is a general correlation between refunds on the federal and state levels, it is entirely possible you could end up […]

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Who must file taxes?

If your gross income was as least as great as the amount shown below and you are under 65 years old, you must file an income tax return:  *Please keep in mind that the gross income filing threshold varries by tax year. Slightly higher gross income limits apply to those 65 or older or blind. […]

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