Is there any benefit to me to file my taxes electronically?

There are a number of benefits to file your taxes online.

Filing your taxes online is convenient. You can file your taxes online any time, day or night, at your convenience. You can save your progress and complete filing your taxes over many sessions.

It is fast. Once you complete filling in your information and submit, your tax return is sent immediately to the IRS. This expedites your refund.

Filing taxes online is accurate. The software checks your return and catches any errors before you submit your tax return. This eliminates costly errors on your tax return.

Lastly, filing your tax online is secure. Your account is protected by a password, so only your have access to your personal tax documents. Your information is encrypted and submitted securely to the IRS.

Is my tuition tax deductible?

Yes. The money spent on tuition is tax deductible. Additionally any amounts spent on books, supplies and lab fees are also tuition deductible.

Should I have to let the IRS know if I change my address?

Yes. You should let the IRS know any change of address so they can send your refund to the right address. Use form 8822 Change of Address for this purpose.

What should I do if I lose my refund check?

If you lose your refund check, you should do one of the following:

  • You can get assistance from the IRS by calling 800-829-1954.
  • You can also go to the IRS website to get help.
  • It usually takes 6 to 8 weeks to issue a refund check.

Can we file our taxes online if we file jointly?

Yes. You can file your taxes online for any filing status.

What are the restrictions to file taxes online?

You can file your taxes online as long as:

  • you are an US citizen or resident alien.
  • you are filing current year taxes
  • you cannot file online if you’ve already filed current year taxes.

Does the IRS recommend any tax filing software?

The IRS does not recommend any tax filing software. The IRS maintains a list of eFile providers where you can file your taxes online.

My son is a full time college student. If I claim him as a dependent, can he claim himself as a dependent when he files his return?

No. If you claim your son as a dependent, he cannot claim himself as a dependent on his tax return.

What are the tax changes for this year?

There a few changes this tax season. Please refer to the “Whats New” section of the following documents to find what has changed.

Form 1040 Instructions

Form 1040A Instructions

Form 1040EZ Instructions

I am a student. Do I need to file taxes?

You need to file taxes if your income exceeds certain limits. Refer to Publication 501 to find these limits.