Five Last Minute Tax Tips for 2014 - Tire Review Magazine

Five Last Minute Tax Tips for 2014

Are you one of the millions of Americans who haven’t filed (or even started) your taxes yet? With the April 15 tax-filing deadline less than a week away, here is some last minute tax advice for you.
1.  Stop Procrastinating – Resist the temptation to put off your taxes until the very last minute. Our office needs time to prepare your return, and we may need to request certain documents from you, which will take additional time.
2.  Include All Income – If you had a side job in addition to a regular job, you might have received a Form 1099-MISC. Make sure you include that income when you file your tax return because you may owe additional taxes on it. If you forget to include it, you may be liable for penalties and interest on the unreported income.
3.  File On Time Or Request An Extension – This year’s tax deadline is April 15. If the clock runs out, you can get an automatic six-month extension, bringing the filing date to October 15, 2014. You should keep in mind however, that filing the extension itself does not give you more time to pay any taxes due. You will still owe interest on any amount not paid by the April deadline, plus a late-payment penalty if you have not paid at least 90% of your total tax by that date.
Call us if you need to file an extension and we’ll take care of it for you. If you need to file for late-penalty relief, we can help with that too.
4.  Don’t Panic If You Can’t Pay – If you can’t immediately pay the taxes you owe, there are several alternatives. You can apply for an IRS installment agreement, suggesting your own monthly payment amount and due date, and getting a reduced late-payment penalty rate. You also have various options for charging your balance on a credit card. There is no IRS fee for credit card payments, but processing companies generally charge a convenience fee.
Electronic filers with a balance due can file early and authorize the government’s financial agent to take the money directly from their checking or savings account on the April due date, with no fee.
5.  Sign and Double Check Your Return – The IRS will not process tax returns that aren’t signed, so make sure that you sign and date your return. You should also double check your social security number, as well as any electronic payment or direct deposit numbers, and finally, make sure that your filing status is correct.
Remember: Get your documents to us as soon as you can, and we’ll help you take care of whatever comes up.

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