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VIEWpoint Issue 1 | 2023
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2023 Tax Calendar
To help taxpayers navigate the beginning of the tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offered a checklist of reminders for people as they prepare to file their 2022 tax returns.
1. Gather tax paperwork and records for accuracy to avoid missing a deduction or credit.
Taxpayers should have all their important and necessary documents before preparing their return. This helps people file a complete and accurate tax return. Errors and omissions slow down tax processing, including refund times.
Some information taxpayers need before they begin includes:
2. Remember to report all types of income on the tax return.
This is important to avoid receiving a notice or a bill from the IRS. Don’t forget to include income from:
3. File electronically with direct deposit to avoid delays in receiving a refund.
Avoid paper returns. Tax software helps individuals avoid mistakes by doing the math. It guides people through each section of their tax return using a question-and-answer format.
For those waiting on their 2021 tax return to be processed, here’s a special tip to ensure their 2022 tax return is accepted by the IRS for processing. Make sure to enter $0 (zero dollars) for last year’s adjusted gross income (AGI) on the 2022 tax return. Everyone else should enter their prior year’s AGI from last year’s return.
4. Work with a trusted tax advisor.
Most tax return preparers are professional, honest and provide excellent service to their clients. However, dishonest tax return preparers who file false income tax returns do exist. Be sure to engage with a reliable and trusted tax advisor, like those at Doeren Mayhew, who specialize in tax compliance and advisory services specific to your needs.
5. Avoid phone delays; use online resources before calling the IRS.
To avoid waiting on hold, the IRS urges people to use IRS.gov to get answers to tax questions, check a refund status or pay taxes. There’s no wait time or appointment needed — online tools and resources are available 24 hours a day.
Whether you’re a business or individual, Doeren Mayhew’s dedicated tax accountants are here to help make this filing season seamless for you. To obtain assistance with your 2022 tax filing needs, contact us today.
This publication is distributed for informational purposes only, with the understanding that Doeren Mayhew is not rendering legal, accounting, or other professional opinions on specific facts for matters, and, accordingly, assumes no liability whatsoever in connection with its use. Should the reader have any questions regarding any of the news articles, it is recommended that a Doeren Mayhew representative be contacted.
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