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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
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
Q) I messed up my 2016 federal tax form and asked for assistance from the local IRS people. They told me to go to a $200-$500 tax adviser. I guess paying too much tax ain’t their concern. A) According to the IRS: You can fix mistakes or omissions on your tax return by filing an… Continue Reading
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
Q) I claim my daughter as a dependent, she is in college can she claim her own personal exemption. A) According the IRS; If you can claim an exemption for your daughter as a dependent on your income tax return, she cannot claim her own personal exemption on her income tax return. If an individual is filing… Continue Reading
As a self-employed individual, generally you are required to file an annual return and pay estimated tax quarterly. Self-employed individuals generally must pay self-employment tax (SE tax) as well as income tax. SE tax is a Social Security and Medicare tax primarily for individuals who work for themselves. It is similar to the Social Security… Continue Reading
Q) How do I turn a employee in for not holding out taxes A) According to the IRS – Employees who do not have taxes withheld nor remit them personally, are still liable for these taxes and may not qualify for Social Security, Medicare, or unemployment benefits. Employees who are concerned that their employer is… Continue Reading
Q) I won $1,358 online at a bingo site back in May of 2017. They zeroed out my account to process the winnings in mid June 2017 but to this date they still have not sent out the check or paid me. they sent me a 2017 1099-misc. I have repeatedly emailed them that they need… Continue Reading
Q) I don’t owe taxes. Can I file electronically (e-filing) after April 15? A) According to the IRS- Electronically (e-filing) filed tax returns are accepted until November 23. If April 15 does not fall on a weekend or legal holiday, you must file Form 4868 (PDF), Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, on or… Continue Reading
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
Texas Tax Assistance Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Other divisions’ hours are 8 a.m to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Offices are closed on national holidays and may be closed or partially-staffed on state holidays.
| Sales and Use Taxes | 1-800-252-5555 |
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| Franchise Tax | 1-800-252-1381 |
| Certificates of Account Status/Good Standing | 1-800-252-1386 |
| WebFile Help | 1-800-531-5441 ext. 3-3630 |
| 911 Emergency Service/Equalization Surcharge | 1-800-252-5555 |
|---|---|
| Automotive Oil Fee | 1-800-252-5555 |
| Bank Franchise Tax | 1-800-252-1381 |
| Battery Fee | 1-800-252-5555 |
| Boat and Boat Motor Sales Tax | 1-800-252-5555 |
| Cement Tax | 1-800-531-5441 |
| Certificates of Account Status/Good Standing | 1-800-252-1386 |
| Cigarette, Cigar and/or Tobacco Products | 1-800-862-2260 |
| Clean Vehicle Incentive Program | 1-800-252-1382 |
| Coastal Protection Fee | 1-800-252-1384 |
| Coin-Operated Machine Tax | 1-800-252-1385 |
| Collections | 1-800-252-8880 |
| Crude Oil Production Tax | 1-800-252-1384 |
| Customer Service/Ombudsman | 1-888-334-4112 |
| Customs Broker | 1-800-252-5555 |
| Español | 1-800-252-7875 |
| Fax on Demand | 1-800-531-1441 |
| Fireworks Tax | 1-800-252-5555 |
| Franchise Tax | 1-800-252-1381 |
| Fuels Tax | 1-800-252-1383 |
| GETPUB: To Order Forms & Publications | 1-800-252-1389 |
| Hotel Occupancy Tax | 1-800-252-1385 |
| IFTA | 1-800-252-1383 |
| Inheritance Tax | 1-800-531-5441 |
| Insurance Tax | 1-800-252-1387 |
| Interest Rate | 1-877-447-2834 |
| LG Decals | 1-800-252-1383 |
| Local Revenue | 1-800-531-5441 |
| Manufactured Housing Tax | 1-800-252-1382 |
| Miscellaneous Gross Receipts Taxes | 1-800-531-5441 |
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| Mixed Beverage Tax | 1-800-252-5555 |
| Motor Vehicle Registration Surcharge | 1-800-252-1382 |
| Motor Vehicle Sales Surcharge, Rental and Seller Financed Sales Tax |
1-800-252-1382 |
| Natural Gas Production Tax | 1-800-252-1384 |
| Off-Road, Heavy-Duty Diesel Equipment Surcharge |
1-800-252-5555 |
| Officer and Director Information | 1-800-252-1386 |
| Oil Well Servicing Tax | 1-800-531-5441 |
| Oyster Fee | 1-800-252-5555 |
| Petroleum Products Delivery Fee | 1-800-252-1383 |
| Property Tax | 1-800-252-9121 |
| Sales and Use Taxes | 1-800-252-5555 |
| School Fund Benefit Fee | 1-800-252-1383 |
| Sulphur Tax | 1-800-531-5441 |
| Tax Practitioners | 1-800-248-4093 |
| Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund (TIF) | 1-800-252-5555 |
| TELEFILE: To File by Phone | 1-888-434-5464 |
| Texas Tomorrow Fund | 1-800-445-4723 |
| Unclaimed Property Claimants | 1-800-321-2274 |
| Unclaimed Property Holders | 1-800-321-2274 |
| Unclaimed Property Name Searches | 1-800-654-3463 |
| Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (VDA) | 1-800-688-6829 |
| WebFile Help | 1-800-531-5441 ext. 3-3630 |
| Window on State Government Web Site Help Line |
1-800-531-5441 ext. 5-0996 475-0996 (Austin) |
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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
Q) Hi my name is John B***** I did my taxes 3/23/19 and I still haven’t received my refund yet it’s been 4 month now I just want to know when I will receive my refund. A) If you filed your tax return at least eight weeks ago, call the IRS tax refund hotline at… Continue Reading
Q) How can I get a letter stating that I have a zero balance with the State of Colorado? A) To make your request for zero tax balance with the state of Colorado please contact Colorado Tax Office by phone at 303-238-7378 or write to:Colorado Department of RevenueDenver, CO 80261-0004
Q) I have tried to get my 2018 tax return transcript online but its saying no tax return available, i already filed it in April 15th 2019 and its only showing that a extension was filed. It was mailed off and its already the 8th week. What should I do? A) According to the IRS… Continue Reading
Q) I had to revise my sons 2017 tax form and mailed it in. He did get his refund but I did not save the original file. He needs it for school. How do I get the 2017 tax form that he needs to give to his school?Thank you A) According to the IRS you… Continue Reading
Q) I messed up my 2016 federal tax form and asked for assistance from the local IRS people. They told me to go to a $200-$500 tax adviser. I guess paying too much tax ain’t their concern. A) According to the IRS: You can fix mistakes or omissions on your tax return by filing an… Continue Reading
Q) I forgot to include my 1099R forms when I sent in my paper claim, what should I do? A) Since you have already mailed the return, just hang on to them until the IRS receives your return. They will contact you if they need those. They only request them if they have tax withholdings… Continue Reading
Q) Hello my name is Jerry, and I’m calling about my 2016 taxes. I filed my 2016 taxes late and I’ve tried getting my transcript so I can attend college. I kept getting letters saying that the IRS had no record of my 2016 taxes. After I completed my FAFSA, the University said that Veritax… Continue Reading
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
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
Q) How do I turn a employee in for not holding out taxes A) According to the IRS – Employees who do not have taxes withheld nor remit them personally, are still liable for these taxes and may not qualify for Social Security, Medicare, or unemployment benefits. Employees who are concerned that their employer is… Continue Reading
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
Q) I am trying to figure out who has been claiming my child and getting eic for her A) According to the IRS ..… suspect or know of an individual or a business that is not complying with the tax laws on issues such as: False Exemptions or DeductionsKickbacksFalse/Altered DocumentFailure to Pay TaxUnreported IncomeOrganized CrimeFailure to Withhold… Continue Reading
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
Q) I need to know how much total I have contributed to my Roth IRA. A) You should receive a Form 5498 from your plan administrator. They are required to file this form with the IRS by May 31.
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
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
Q) My husband won 14,000.00 at casino in Delaware we live in Md. Can he claim all the losing lotto tickets he has lost this year to wash out taxes owed for this 14,000.00 winning. Also what is the tax percentage to Maryland and Federal for tax withholding on this amount. A) According o TurboTax.com… Continue Reading
Q) My tax refund direct deposit was denied because they couldn’t find an account number to match and I received a paper check paid to the order of my deceased husband & myself. My bank won’t cash it unless I receive another check from the government stating paid to the order of my husband (Deceased) &… Continue Reading
Q) We live in Grand junction Colorado and bought a house here. We have a mcc a mortgage credit certificate that says we can deduct 20% from our interest paid on our first mortgage. The interest paid is less than the standard deduction. Do we take the standard deduction or do we take 20% of the… Continue Reading
Q) I have not received my W-2 from my previous employer. I contacted the home office via email mid February. Last week all I received was a copy of the health insurance coverage I paid. I have called the IRS 800-829-1040 number multiple times with long waiting and never about to speak to anyone. I attempted… Continue Reading
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
Q) I won $1,358 online at a bingo site back in May of 2017. They zeroed out my account to process the winnings in mid June 2017 but to this date they still have not sent out the check or paid me. they sent me a 2017 1099-misc. I have repeatedly emailed them that they need… Continue Reading
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