Monday, January 27th marks the official start of the 2025 IRS tax filing season, and taxpayers have more filing options than ever before.
Many taxpayers will be filing their own taxes this year.
But some, like Teresa Warren, seek help from a tax professional.
“I didn't want to do it myself,” Warren said.
She met with Gina Pinto, owner of. Liberty Tax Office in Norwood, Ohiowe are happy to consult with you.
This is a smart choice if you feel scared or overwhelmed about applying on your own. Local offices can also assist individuals with complex forms such as:
- I own a business.
- have multiple sources of income
- There was an error on my previous tax return.
- Or itemize your taxes. Most taxpayers take the standard deduction and do not itemize.
Pinto said trained professionals can reduce tax stress or follow up on any issues you may encounter.
“If you receive a letter from the IRS or your state or city, we will help you resolve the issue,” she said.
For simpler situations, taxpayers may also consider online tax software such as TurboTax.
“Maybe you're interested in W-2s and banks, and maybe you've even traded on Robinhood,” said Clemson University's Ryan Polk. “Well, these forms will come directly to you.”
If so, Polk suggests they can be easily incorporated into TurboTax or similar programs.
How to submit files for free
Meanwhile, eligible taxpayers with $84,000 less in adjusted gross income can now file their federal income tax returns for free using the following methods: IRS Free File.
“Please note that this is only for simple and very simple tax returns and does not include state tax returns at this time,” Polk cautioned.
Whether you're part of the group of self-filers or hire a professional, Aura's Charlie Moore says to be wary of fraudulent websites created with artificial intelligence. Masu.
“They can be very believable and difficult to detect,” he said. “You'll see links to websites that aren't accurate, such as misspelled words or 'IRS.gov.com' instead of 'IRS.gov.' Those kinds of things should be red flags. ”
If you're not sure, talk to Gina Pinto and thousands of other tax experts to have it all explained to you.
“We are here to help,” she said.
That way you won't waste your money.
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