Where is My Tax Refund – IRS Letter 2645C
The IRS Letter 2645C is sent by the IRS when they receive information from a taxpayer but need more time to review the materials and process the request.
US Tax Issues for F-1 Student Visa Holders
When an individual moves to the United States on a work visa, they are generally treated as a U.S. taxpayer and must comply with the same obligations as U.S. citizens. This article discusses the U.S. tax issues for F-1 student visa holders.
How to Complete IRS Form 2555 for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)
The foreign earned income exclusion (FEIE) is claimed on IRS Form 2555 and included with a U.S. taxpayers Form 1040. This article covers the basics of the FEIE and Form 2555.
How to File IRS Form 1040-X for an Amended Tax Return
If an individual taxpayer makes a mistake on their Form 1040 tax return, they can file an amended return using Form 1040-X. This article covers a sample Form 1040-X filing.
Missing Stimulus Checks – What is the IRS Doing?
Many U.S. taxpayers qualified for a stimulus check during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some taxpayers, however, are missing those stimulus checks. Here is an update on what the IRS is doing.
How to Use IRS Form W-4 to Reduce Your Withholding Taxes
The IRS Form W-4 is a withholding certificate completed by an employee and provided to their employer. The employer uses this information to calculate the correct amount of federal withholding taxes that should be deducted from an employee's paycheck.
IRS Form 8453 for Transmittal of Individual Income Tax Return
When an individual or business electronically files their income tax returns, the taxpayer may be required to provide additional information that could not be electronically filed with the return. Those additional materials can be mailed to the IRS using Form 8453.
How to File IRS Form 3911 for a Missing Tax Refund Check
Form 3911 can be filed by individual taxpayers that are missing their tax refund checks. Taxpayers are encouraged to receive refund checks electronically using direct deposit. If a paper refund check is issued in the mail, the refund check may be lost or destroyed.
When Do I Need to File an Amended Form 1040 Tax Return?
When a taxpayer's Form 1040 contains errors or omissions, the taxpayer must generally file an amended income tax return. This article discusses some of those circumstances where you may want to file an amended tax return.
TPG Bank Products – What is This Deposit?
When taxpayers use tax preparation software to prepare and file their income tax returns, they often choose to have their tax refunds directly deposited into their bank accounts. The Santa Barbara Tax Products Group (SBTPG) processes the deposits for many taxpayers.