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Reading PA Tax Office 201 Penn St. 19601 – IRS Tax

Reading PA IRS Tax Office is at 201 Penn St. 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 Reading 201 Penn St.
Reading, PA 19601		 Monday-Friday – 8:30  a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(Closed for lunch 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.) 

 

 (610) 320-5154
 State Tax Office Reading
PA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
READING DISTRICT OFFICE
625 CHERRY STREET, SUITE 239
READING, PA 19602-1186

 
Phone: 610-378-4401
Fax: 610-270-3686






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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

If I file electronically (e-filing), what do I do with my W-2 forms?

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Q) If I file electronically (e-filing), what do I do with my W-2 forms? A) According to the IRS – You will use the information from your Form W-2 (PDF) to complete your tax return. After filing you should retain a copy of the form for your records. When filing electronically: You must provide a copy of the Form… Continue Reading

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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I have seven Children can i claim them all on my taxes

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Q) I have seven Children can i claim them all on my taxes A) There is no maximum amount of dependents you’re allowed to claim on your tax return. You can claim all dependents who are qualified child dependents according to IRS rules. Consider it a token of appreciation for supporting the ever-increasing costs of diapers,… Continue Reading

Can I expect to receive my tax refund on time?

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Q) Can I expect to receive my tax refund on time? A) According to the IRS – Be careful not to count on getting your tax refund by a certain date to make major purchases or pay other financial obligations. Many different factors can affect the timing of your refund after we receive it for processing.… Continue Reading

How spouses earn Social Security benefits

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A spouse is considered an employee if there is an employer/employee type of relationship, i.e., the first spouse substantially controls the business in terms of management decisions and the second spouse is under the direction and control of the first spouse. If such a relationship exists, then the second spouse is an employee subject to… Continue Reading

I filed an E-1040 with TaxAct, forget to submit Form 8938. I have the 8938 form where do I send it?

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Q) I filed an E-1040 with TaxAct. All the figures and computations were correct, so the IRS should have no trouble accepting the filed forms. I did, however, forget to submit Form 8938, which merely indicates how much money I have in a foreign bank. I have the 8938 form, so I just need to know… Continue Reading

How can I check the status of my amended return?

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Q) How can I check the status of my amended return? A) You can check the status of your Form 1040X (PDF), Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, using the “Where’s My Amended Return?” (WMAR) online tool or the toll-free telephone number 866-464-2050 three weeks after you file your amended return.  Both tools are available in English and Spanish and… 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 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 did not file my 2016 taxes.. how can i file without W2?

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Q) I did not file my 2016 taxes due to not ever being able to get my W2 from a company how can i file that if i don’t have the information. A) You can use Form 4852 and your last paystub to file income taxes. Failing that, you can use IRS Form 4852 to… Continue Reading

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Where can I write to have 2018 forms sent to me?

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Q) Where can I write to have 2018 forms sent to me? A) According to the IRS Website:The Internal Revenue Service has free tax forms and publications on a wide variety of topics. Due to the continued growth in electronic filing, the availability of free options to taxpayers and efforts to reduce costs; the IRS… 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

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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been calling Where’s My Refund for several weeks

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I been calling the Where’s My Refund for several weeks. Calling 800-829-1040 or 800-829-1954. I filled & mailed our Senior form (married-joint) approx May 26th, 2020. Always the system tells me information is Not available. Mailed the tax forms from Mandan ND to Egden, Utah. I’m afraid the postal service could of Lost our envelope.… Continue Reading

How do I get my W-2 when my employer refuses to send me one?

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Q) How do I get a copy of my W-2 when my former employer refuses to send me one. A) 1) If the employer does not comply, the first step is to contact the IRS and report the issue to them. The phone number for this is 1-800-829-1040 2) Next, to file your taxes without the… Continue Reading

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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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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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 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

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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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

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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 We bought our home in 2000 for $60,500. We sold it in July for $60,000. How do I put this on my income tax return for 2018?

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Q) We bought our home in 2000 for $60,500. We sold it this last July for $60,000. How do I put this on my income tax return for 2018? A) Most people use the Schedule D form to report capital gains and losses that result from the sale or trade of certain property during the year. As of… Continue Reading

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Must I use a Joint account for my deposit if I am filing jointly?

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Q) Must I use a Joint account for my deposit if I am filing jointly? A) You can ask the IRS to direct deposit a refund from a jointly filed return into your account, your spouse’s account, or a joint account.  However, state and financial institution rules can vary, and you should first verify that your… Continue Reading

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filed my taxes and was rejected,, someone had already claimed my grandson..

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Q) I have had custody of my grandson for 7 years and I tried to file my taxes at h&r block and they where rejected said that someone had already claimed my grandson I need to know how I can fix them and find out who claimed him A) The IRS processes the first return… Continue Reading

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