Tax Tip 2019-161: Taxpayers can take steps now to Get Ready to file their taxes in 2020

 

IRS Tax Tips November 18, 2019

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Issue Number:    Tax Tip 2019-161 Taxpayers can take steps now to Get Ready to file their taxes in 2020 There are steps people can take now to make sure their tax filing experience goes smoothly next year. First, they can visit the Get Ready page on IRS.gov to find out more. Here are a few other things people can do now: Check their withholding and make any adjustments soon Since most employees typically only have a few pay dates left this year, checking their withholding soon is especially important. It's even more important for those who: Received a smaller refund than expected after filing their 2018 taxes this year. Owed an unexpected tax bill last year. Experienced personal or financial changes that might change their tax liability. Some people may owe an unexpected tax bill when they file their 2019 tax return next year. To avoid this kind of surprise, taxpayers should use the Tax Withholding Estimator to perform a quick paycheck or pension income checkup. Doing so helps them decide if they need to adjust their withholding or make estimated or additional tax payments now.  Gather documents Everyone should come up with a recordkeeping system. Whether it's electronic or paper, they should use a system to keep all important information in one place. Having all needed documents on hand before they prepare their return helps them file a complete and accurate tax return. This includes: Their 2018 tax return. Forms W-2 from employers. Forms 1099 from banks and other payers. Forms 1095-A from the marketplace for those claiming the premium tax credit. Confirm mailing and email addresses To make sure these forms make it to the taxpayer on time, people should confirm now that each employer, bank and other payer has the taxpayer's current mailing address or email address. Typically, forms start arriving by mail or are available online in January. People should keep copies of tax returns and all supporting documents for at least three years. Also, taxpayers using a software product for the first time may need the adjusted gross income amount from their 2018 return to validate their electronically filed 2019 return. File electronically and choose direct deposit for a faster refund Errors delay refunds. The easiest way to avoid them is to file electronically. Using tax preparation software is the best and simplest way to file a complete and accurate tax return. Tax prep software guides taxpayers through the process and does all the math. In fact, taxpayers can start looking into their filing options now. Another way to speed thing up is to use direct deposit. Combining direct deposit with electronic filing is the fastest way to get a refund. With direct deposit, a refund goes directly into a taxpayer's bank account. They don't need to worry about a lost, stolen or undeliverable refund check. Share this tip on social media -- #IRSTaxTip: Check their withholding and make any adjustments soon https://go.usa.gov/xpBfX Back to Top         Thank you for subscribing to IRS Tax Tips, an IRS e-mail service. For more information on federal taxes please visit IRS.gov. This message was distributed automatically from the IRS Tax Tips mailing list. Please Do Not Reply To This Message.

 

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