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Choose your return preparer carefully
September 14, 2021
Consider using the IRS Preparer Credentials Check directory (available on MTR's Tax Tools & Quick Links page) to verify a return preparer's credentials. Remember, you are ultimately responsible for the information reported on your return, regardless of who prepares it.

Taxpayers can now fill out digital authorizations for their representatives
July 24, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service launched a new feature that will give taxpayers digital control over who can represent them or view their tax records, a groundbreaking step in the agency's expansion of electronic options for taxpayers and tax professionals.

Check your eligibility for the special Child Tax Credit advance payments
July 14, 2021
The IRS urges families to use the Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant tool to help determine whether they qualify for the special monthly advance payments of the credit that begin tomorrow, July 15th. Eligible families will receive $300 a month per qualifying child under the age of 6, and $250 a moth per qualifying child between the ages of 6 and 17.

IRS begins delivering third round of stimulus payments
March 14, 2021
The IRS announced yesterday that the third round of Economic Impact Payments will begin reaching Americans over the next week. Individuals can check the Get My Payment tool on IRS.gov to see the payment status of the third stimulus payment.

Claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on 2020 return
February 19, 2021
If you were eligible to receive the first or second round stimulus payment and did not receive one or both (or you did not receive the full amount), you may claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on this year's tax return to receive the payment(s).

IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2021
February 16, 2021
The Internal Revenue Service today announced the tax year 2021 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes. Revenue Procedure 2020-45 provides details about these annual adjustments.

IRS begins accepting returns Friday, Feb. 12th
February 16, 2021
The IRS began accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns Friday, February 12, 2021. People who are ready to begin filing their returns should strongly consider using one of the free tax assistance services to do so, which includes the Free File program and MilTax. Choosing direct deposit is the quickest and safest way for individuals to receive their refunds.

IRS approves temporary use of e-signatures for certain forms
December 23, 2020
The IRS announced it will temporarily allow the use of digital signatures on certain forms that cannot be filed electronically, including Form 8453 series, Form 8878 series, and Form 8879 series regarding IRS e-file Signature Authorization Forms.

Charitable contribution deduction available to all in 2020
November 16, 2020
Under the CARES Act (enacted earlier this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic), taxpayers may now deduct up to $300 for cash contributions made to qualifying organizations in 2020. Taxpayers may claim the deduction even if they take the standard deduction (normally this option is only available to those who itemize deductions).