Tax Tips for Summer

Well, we’re halfway through July, and it’s safe to say the heat’s not going anywhere soon. Summer is in full swing, and the last thing on your mind is your taxes. But we’re here to suggest that you set aside an afternoon to take advantage of some of these tax tips for the off-season that could save you time, money, and headaches come next April:

If You Still Owe Taxes
You’ll know if you still owe the IRS a tax payment if they send you a bill by postal mail. If you get a call or email demanding that you owe the IRS money, do not give them any information; it’s probably a scam. If you really do owe the IRS, they’ve provided some ways to help you make your payment:

• Using IRS Direct Pay, which you can access by clicking “Payment” on the IRS website, so you don’t have to worry about mailing payments.
• The IRS also offers payments plans, installment agreements, and offers in compromise, which you can apply for online to help you make your payments.

If You’re in the Military
Did you know that if you’re in the US Armed Forces, special circumstances can apply to your taxes? You could be able to claim a lower tax if certain rules apply to your deductions or credits, and some types of pay may not even be taxable. You’re also eligible for some deadline extensions and other “tax perks” as an appreciation gesture for your service, like:

• Combat pay exclusions,
• Moving expense deductions,
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC),
• Reservists’ travel deductions,
• Uniform deductions,
• ROTC allowances,
• Civilian life deductions,
• and IRS tax help.

If You Get Married
Summer is definitely the time for weddings. And if you get married this summer, there are a few things to take care of before you do your taxes next year. You’ll need to make the IRS aware of any name or address changes, as well as any changes in your tax withholding, health insurance circumstances, filing status, and usual tax form.


Be sure to check back with ExpressIRSForms for more tax and e-filing tips! And if you have a business you need to handle 1099s, W-2s, ACA forms, or W-9s for, we’re your program! Check out www.ExpressIRSForms.com for more info. We’re also available by phone to take your questions, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT, at (704) 684-4751.

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ExpressIRSForms: The Features

If you’ve already started filing, you’re probably already familiar with some of the excellent features ExpressIRSForms has to offer. But if you’re still window shopping for your perfect 1099, W-2, and ACA e-filing match, allow us to share with you a few reasons why you’ve found the right website:

Live Support & Webinars
At ExpressIRSForms, we want you to have every opportunity to understand exactly what you’re filing with the IRS and why. That’s why we have a plethora of help text, how-to videos, online webinars, and live support options that cover 1099s, W-2s, ACA forms, W-9s, and e-filing in general. You can access our live support by phone (704-839-2270) or live chat Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, or by email 24/7 at support@expressirsforms.com.

State Filing
For you 1099 and W-2 filers, we don’t just offer federal filing! If you’re required to file information returns with your state, you can more than likely do so through our program! We offer filing for 34 of the 37 states that require it, and we’re working on getting you those other five. Just enter in your state information and select the Federal and State Filing Package before you transmit, and your forms will be sent everywhere they need to go.

E-sign W-9 Free
Before you file your 1099s, W-2s, or ACA forms, do you need your payee’s tax identification number (TIN)? Lucky for you, ExpressIRSForms has just unveiled free e-signing for Form W-9. Your request will be sent securely via email to your payee(s); they’ll sign it electronically then email it back to you. Save time and paper with this simple process!

Postal Mailing
You decided to e-file for a reason: to not deal with paper forms! Deal with even fewer by selecting ExpressIRSForms’s Postal Mailing package on your checkout screen. Now instead of having to print and mail your recipient copies yourself, we’ll send them out for you by the next business day.

High Volume Filing Capabilities
While we certainly appreciate our small business clients, we want to make e-filing just as easy for the businesses who need to file hundreds or thousands of forms. That’s why we’ve made our program high-volume-filing friendly with features like our Bulk Upload, Postal Mailing, and Bulk Pricing Discounts!

Error Checks
As you’re filing, and before you transmit, with ExpressIRSForms, you’ll encounter a few error checks within the program. We’ve put these in place to make sure your forms are free of common mistakes and filed correctly the first time around.

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