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Lakeland FL Tax Office 2133 Harden Blvd 33803 – IRS

Lakeland FL Tax Office is here to help if you need to resolve a tax problem, have questions about how the tax law applies to your individual tax return, or you’re more comfortable talking with someone face-to-face, no appointment is necessary.

IRS Tax Office Lakeland 2133 Harden Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33803

Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.)

 (863) 904-3399
State Tax Office Lakeland   Lakeland Service Center
115 S. Missouri Avenue, Suite 202
Lakeland, Fl 33815-4601		 863-499-2260 (ET)






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I have not received my stimulus check.

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I have not received my stimulus check. I called the IRS, Fiscal Services Bureau and the Treasury Dept. They all informed me IRS is holding the check because my husband, AlbertL. Aleman, passed away on 4/6/2020. The IRS made the check out for $2400 and it should have been for $1200 just for me. I… Continue Reading

What can I do if someone has filed a tax return using my social security number?

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Q) What can I do if someone has filed a tax return using my social security number? A) According to the IRS: The IRS has security measures in place to verify the accuracy of tax returns and the validity of social security numbers submitted. If you receive a notice from the IRS that leads you to… Continue Reading

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Husband and Wife Business – What is a Qualified Joint Venture?

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On May 25, 2007 the Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 was signed into law and affect changes to the treatment  of qualified joint ventures of married couples not treated as partnerships. The provision is effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2006. The provision generally permits a qualified joint venture whose… Continue Reading

Why is my refund different than the amount expected on tax return I filed?

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Q) Why is my refund different than the amount expected on tax return I filed? A) According to the IRS – If you owe past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child support, spousal support, or certain federal nontax debts, such as student loans, all or part of your refund may be used (offset)… Continue Reading

There is NO WAY I owe 1000’s of dollars in taxes, I was paying for college.

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Q) I think it was last year, I drove to Wilmington and tried to fix my “taxes owed” for 2012, 2013 and 2014. I knew there was NO way I owed the state because I was in college all three years and had 3 sons living at home. I emailed the stuff that the man asked… Continue Reading

I still did not get my tax refund from 2018.

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Q) I still did not get my tax refund from 2018. Why is it so hard to get my tax back? Whenever I call they just told me to wait and wait. Please I need urgent help. A) According to the IRS – Some tax returns take longer to process than others for many reasons,… Continue Reading

Should self-employment taxes be paid quarterly or yearly?

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Q) Should self-employment taxes be paid quarterly or yearly? A) According to the IRS: If you are required to make estimated tax payments, the self-employment tax is paid by making quarterly estimated tax payments which include both income tax and social security tax.  

I made a mistake on my federal return already filed. What should I do?

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Q)  I made a mistake on my federal return already filed. What should I do? A)  According to the IRS: It depends on the type of mistake that you made: Many mathematical errors are caught in the processing of the tax return itself so you may not need to correct these mistakes. If you did not… Continue Reading

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How much does an student have to make before filing income tax return?

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Q) How much does an student have to make before filing income tax return? A) According to the IRS: If you are an unmarried dependent student, you must file a tax return if your earned and/or unearned income exceeds certain limits. To find these limits refer to Dependents under Who Must File, in Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information.… Continue Reading

I received notice stating I owe 1400 back taxes, how can I setup payment plan

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Q) I received a notice stating i owe 1400 back taxes from 2009 they are giving me until the 30th of this month to pay.how can i setup a payment plan A) According to the IRS website; You can make monthly payments through an installment agreement if you’re not financially able to pay your tax debt immediately.… Continue Reading

How do I qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit?

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Q) How do I qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit? A) According to the IRS – EITC, the Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called EIC is a tax credit to help you keep more of what you earned. To qualify, you must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if you do not owe… Continue Reading

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a business structure allowed by state statute. Each state may use different regulations, and you should check with your state if you are interested in starting a Limited Liability Company. Owners of an LLC are called members. Most states do not restrict ownership, and so members may include individuals,… Continue Reading

i need help getting my ip pin so can file my taxes how should i go about rhat

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Q) i need help getting my ip pin so can file my taxes how should i go about rhat A) According to the IRS website: How to retrieve your IP PIN online You may use our Get an IP PIN online tool to retrieve your current IP PIN. We require you to register and verify your identity… Continue Reading

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How do I sign my tax return when I (e-filing) using online filing software?

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Q)  How do I sign my tax return when I e-file using online filing software? A) According to the IRS  – You sign your tax return using the Self-Select PIN method.  The Self-Select PIN method allows taxpayers to electronically sign their individual income tax return by selecting a five-digit personal identification number (PIN).  The PIN is any… Continue Reading

 I received a letter from the IRS. They say I owe $21,000 in taxes. I can’t pay this and I don’t know what to expect. Any advice would be appreciate

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Q) I received a letter from the IRS. They say I owe $21,000 in taxes and penalties. I can’t pay this and I don’t know what to expect. Any advice would be appreciated. A) Recommend you call the Tax Relief Hotline at 888-769-8983 for assistance.

All employers must file a Form W-2

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Every employer engaged in a trade or business who pays remuneration, including noncash payments of $600 or more for the year (all amounts if any income, social security, or Medicare tax was withheld) for services performed by an employee must file a Form W-2 for each employee (even if the employee is related to the… Continue Reading

S Corporations

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S corporations are corporations that elect to pass corporate income, losses, deductions and credit through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes. Shareholders of S corporations report the flow-through of income and losses on their personal tax returns and are assessed tax at their individual income tax rates. This allows S corporations to avoid double… Continue Reading

I have a question on the tax side of splitting up house proceeds from basically an inheritance (actually from property gifted to 4 siblings

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Q) I have a question on the tax side of splitting up house proceeds from basically an inheritance (actually from property gifted to 4 siblings by the last wife of the father of those siblings after his death). Basically, this “inheritance” to 4 siblings involved preparing the property for sale, and really only 1 of the… Continue Reading

I filed my taxes on time using TaxACT….the system can’t find my payment or tax record…will it cause a problem?

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Q) I filed my taxes on time using TaxACT. I also paid part of what I owe using the IRS Payment system. I went to make more payments and the system can’t find my payment or tax record. I do not recall seeing a declined message for my federal return. If I submit it again online… Continue Reading

I need transcripts from irs confirming my recent filing of my back tax years. 2008, 2012, 13, 14, & 15. How do i get these?

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Q) I need transcripts from irs confirming my recent filing of my back tax years. 2008, 2012, 13, 14, & 15. How do i get these? A) According to the IRS: You can get a transcript by mail to view your tax account transactions or line-by-line tax return information for a specific tax year. The method you… Continue Reading

I need an appointment to get a replacement ss card.

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I need an appointment to get a replacement ss card. I cannot call or go online because it keeps telling me my phone number is invalid. I have lived here since March 5,2020. I cannot get my drivers license for Colorado, because your office says closed until further notice. How can I drive legally with… Continue Reading

do I have to claim a child as a dependent to qualify as head of household?

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Q) do I have to claim a child as a dependent to qualify as head of household? A) According to the IRS: In certain circumstances, you do not have to claim the child as a dependent to qualify for head of household filing status; for example, a custodial parent may be able to claim head of household filing… Continue Reading

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Who is a qualifying child for Earned Income Tax Credit?

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Q) Who is a qualifying child for Earned Income Tax Credit? A) According the to IRS – Your child is a qualifying child if your child meets all of the following tests: Age Relationship Residency Joint Return Age Your child must meet one of the following: Be under age 19 at the end of the year and younger… Continue Reading

What can I do if someone has filed a tax return using my social security number?

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Q) What can I do if someone has filed a tax return using my social security number? A) According to the IRS: The IRS has security measures in place to verify the accuracy of tax returns and the validity of social security numbers submitted. If you receive a notice from the IRS that leads you to… Continue Reading

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IRS denied my EITC last year, but I qualify this year, what should I do?

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Q) IRS denied my Earned Income Tax Credit  last year, but I qualify this year, what should I do? A) According to the IRS – If IRS denied or reduced your EITC for any year after 1996 for any reason other than a math or clerical error, you must qualify to claim the credit by meeting all… Continue Reading

What is a split refund?

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Q) What is a split refund? A) The IRS allows your refund to be split. A split refund lets you divide your refund, in any proportion you want, and direct deposit the funds into up to three different accounts with U.S. financial institutions. To allocate a split refund. you should use Form 8888 (PDF), Allocation of Refund, to request to have… Continue Reading

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What is the phone number for the IRS so I may talk to someone

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Q) What is the phone number for the IRS so I may talk to someone A) IRS Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted. Residents of Alaska and Hawaii follow Pacific time. Puerto Rico phone lines are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. Individuals:… Continue Reading

How Do I Claim Earned Income Tax Credit?

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Q) How Do I Claim Earned Income Tax Credit? A) According to the IRS –  You need to file a tax return to claim Earned Income Tax Credit. Find out how—documents you need, common errors to watch for, the consequences of filing an Earned Income Tax Credit return with an error, how to get help preparing your return… Continue Reading

I have not received my stimulus check.

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I have not received my stimulus check. I called the IRS, Fiscal Services Bureau and the Treasury Dept. They all informed me IRS is holding the check because my husband, AlbertL. Aleman, passed away on 4/6/2020. The IRS made the check out for $2400 and it should have been for $1200 just for me. I… Continue Reading

Can I get copies of my prior year Forms W-2 from the IRS

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Q)  Can I get copies of my prior year Forms W-2 from the IRS A) According to the IRS: The quickest way to obtain a copy of a prior year Form W-2 is through your employer.  If that is not possible: You can order copies of your entire return (attachments include Form W-2) from the IRS for… Continue Reading

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How do I qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit?

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Q) How do I qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit? A) According to the IRS – EITC, the Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called EIC is a tax credit to help you keep more of what you earned. To qualify, you must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if you do not owe… Continue Reading

I am 78 yrs old, I have a ROTH IRA and plan to cash it out, will this be considered an income?

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Q) I am 78 yrs old, I have a ROTH IRA and plan to cash it out, will this be considered an income, subject to tax. Will it increase my gross income and bump me to the next taxable bracket? A) Please discuss this with your tax accountant. In general you can withdraw contributions you… Continue Reading