Learn which situations may require an IRS tax transcript, along with how to request your tax transcript, and how to interpret it. Do you need information from a tax return you filed three years ago ...

emporary regulations issued under IRC section 6081 (TD 9229, 11/4/05) simplify how individuals, partnerships and others can obtain an automatic six-month extension of time to file a number of income ...

Filing IRS Form 4868 gives you an automatic six-month extension to file your tax return. You can request an extension for free, but you still need to pay taxes owed by Tax Day. Many, or all, of the ...

The Internal Revenue Service keeps income tax returns on file for six years before they are destroyed. Small business owners may need a copy of your tax return if you need documentation of your ...

When dealing with financial or legal matters, having a copy of your tax return can be essential. A copy provides an exact replica of the original document filed with the IRS, which might be necessary ...

Under Donald Trump's regime, most taxpayers can submit their 2024 federal income tax return by Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The Internal Revenue Service is urging people to complete their Tax Day returns ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. In March 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled a revised version ...

The IRS has granted a six-month extension to file applications for a tentative carryback adjustment under the “quickie” refund procedure for net operating losses that arose in tax years that began in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. This year, the IRS moved up the filing date--for IRS copies going ...

As millions of taxpayers have been asked to delay filing their 2022 tax returns, those who may have already filed may be looking for guidance on the best course of action. The unusual request from the ...

Federal tax penalties have always been an IRS priority. But, perhaps more so today than three decades ago. For example, in 1987, the IRS reported that it had assessed penalties of approximately $14 ...