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Tips on filing your taxes

Getting ready to file your taxes? Here's what you'll need to know.

Why is it important to file your Federal income taxes every year?

Why is it important to file your Federal income taxes every year?

Taxes are due for most Americans on April 15, 2025. Following the law and saving money are just a couple of the many reasons to ensure you file a Federal tax return this year, and every year. In this article, we’ll cover when to file your 2024 tax return, 2024 tax brackets, what documents you need to file, and more.

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Filing status

When it comes to choosing a filing status, you might have options. Here's how your filing status helps determine your tax liability, and how to pick the best status for you.

Early filing

Why might it be a good idea to file your taxes early, and how can you do it?

Deadlines and penalties

What are the tax-filing deadlines, and what penalties exist if you fail to meet them or underpay?

Tax extensions

Thinking about filing an extension? Here's what you need to know.

Tax checklist

A comprehensive list of anything and everything you might need to prepare your tax return.

How fast will I get my refund?

So you've filed your tax return and you're due for a refund. When will you get it?

Find a location

Amending your return

Why and how to amend your tax return.

Audits

You've been audited by the IRS. Now what?

Tax debt and relief

A complete guide to what to expect and what you can do if you owe the IRS money.

Tax reform

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 represented the biggest tax reform in 30 years. How did it affect you?

Record keeping

Why is it important to keep tax-related records, and what are some methods for doing so?

Top IRS Enforcement Targets for 2021

The IRS issues an annual press release of its latest enforcement priorities. However, taxpayers can glean IRS compliance enforcement interest areas based on many IRS statements and studies over the past few years.

File in-store

What to expect, and what you need, when filing in-store with Jackson Hewitt.

Where's my refund?

Tools to track your tax refund.

Employment tax topics

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