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My experience at Reading PA Tax Office – Anonymous

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Your Experience: Security Guard was absolutely RUDE. Needs to take a course in customer service and sensitivity training. My experience was horrible!  I was not able to obtain what I needed thru the website so decided to go to the office and was told that they weren’t doing transcripts at that time which was 3pm?
Your Tax Office City: Reading
Your Tax Office State: PA
Your Wait Time: one hour

Time: August 20, 2015 at 2:18 pm

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When should I file for an extension if I need more time.

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Q) When should I file for an extension if I need more time. A) According the the IRS: U.S. citizens and resident aliens who file calendar year returns are required to file a tax return by April 15.  However, taxpayers who are overseas on the due date receive an automatic extension of two months (generally… Continue Reading

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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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I am trying to request tax transcripts for school but I can’t seem to get it.

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Q) Hi there my name is Bryanna and I am trying to request tax transcripts for school but I can’t seem to get a hold of anyone by phone or the website. When I call the local office I am told to get the transcripts online. What can I do? Can I go to the… Continue Reading

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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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not yet received the rest of my federal refund .. over 5000$

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Q) I received a letter saying that i hadn’t filed my 2013 and 2015 returns. They put the amounts owed for each year and said not to do anything if i agreed with the amounts they would apply them to my 2018 tax return on may 8th 2019. However its almost July and ive not… Continue Reading

Can you request a copy of a previous tax return at a local IRS location?

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Q) Can you request a copy of a previous tax return at a local IRS location or does the official form have to be submitted and mailed off? A) According to the IRS website. Taxpayers who need certain prior year tax return information can obtain it from the IRS. Here are nine things to know if… Continue Reading

Filed taxes feb.12,2013 for 2012 still have not received them online

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Q) Filed taxes feb.12,2013 for 2012 still have not received them.online it says they are being processed it’s been 9 months when I call IRS on hold for ever to hear them say they can’t tell me why, DON’T UNDERSTAND WOULD AMEMDED TAXES HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT, THANK YOU A) Recommend that you visit… Continue Reading

Who is Self-Employed?

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Generally, you are self-employed if any of the following apply to you. You carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor or an independent contractor. You are a member of a partnership that carries on a trade or business. You are otherwise in business for yourself (including a part-time business)

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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Should I notify the IRS if I changed my address?

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Q) Should I notify the IRS if I changed my address? A) Yes, if you move, you should notify the IRS of your new address. We need to change our records so that any tax refunds due to you or any other IRS communications will reach you in a timely manner.  If you filed a joint… Continue Reading

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Will I see a date for my Tax refund right away?

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Q) Will I see a date for my Tax refund right away? A) According to the IRS: Where’s My Refund? will not give you a refund date right away. We must first receive your tax return and then we have to process it and approve your refund. Where’s My Refund? will give you a personalized date once your refund is… 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

How do I request a non-filing verification letter?

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Q) How do I request a non-filing verification letter? A) An IRS Verification of Non-filing Letter – provides proof that the IRS has no record of a filed Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ for the year you requested. Non Tax filers can request an IRS Verification of Non-filing of their 2015 tax return status, free of charge,… Continue Reading

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What are the penalties for filing and paying my taxes late?

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Q) What are the penalties for filing and paying my taxes late? A) According to the IRS, Interest is compounded daily and charged on any unpaid tax from the due date of the return (without regard to any extension of time to file) until the date of payment. The interest rate is the federal short-term rate plus… Continue Reading

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How do I know if I have to file quarterly individual estimated tax payments?

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Q) How do I know if I have to file quarterly individual estimated tax payments? A) According to the IRS: You must make estimated tax payments for the current tax year if both of the following apply: You expect to owe at least $1,000 in tax for the current tax year, after subtracting your withholding and refundable credits. You… 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 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 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

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

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I got a notice that i owe the IRS money from 2008 and I was incarcerated. Who do I talk to about this ?

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Q) I got a notice that i owe the IRS money from 2008 and I was incarcerated and never filed my taxes or worked….. Who do I talk to about this ? 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… 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

Who is Self-Employed?

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Generally, you are self-employed if any of the following apply to you. You carry on a trade or business as a sole proprietor or an independent contractor. You are a member of a partnership that carries on a trade or business. You are otherwise in business for yourself (including a part-time business)

I am trying to request tax transcripts for school but I can’t seem to get it.

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Q) Hi there my name is Bryanna and I am trying to request tax transcripts for school but I can’t seem to get a hold of anyone by phone or the website. When I call the local office I am told to get the transcripts online. What can I do? Can I go to the… Continue Reading

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I lost my refund check. How do I get a new one?

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Q) I lost my refund check. How do I get a new one? A) According to the IRS: If you have lost your refund check, there are several options available to initiate a refund trace on your behalf. You can use the “Where’s My Refund?” system available through the IRS website. You can call the IRS toll-free number at… 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

Been trying to get “return transcript” for year ended 12/31/15

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Q) Been trying to get “return transcript” for year ended 12/31/15 to apply for financial aid for daughter’s college. Efiled 12/31/15 return in late Feb., recd refund in mid-March. Irs.gov is telling me i) tax year 2015 cannot be ordered and ii) address does not match their records. I’ve been living at same address for… Continue Reading

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I have a IRS payment plan..can’t afford to pay my plan at this time

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Q) I have a payment plan with you I have had my hours cut at work and I can’t afford to pay my plan at this time.I don’t know what to do next. A) According to the IRS website you can review your current tax repayment plan. Reviewing a Payment Plan You can view details… 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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