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The IRS typically can collect back taxes for up to 10 years, with some exceptions. The latest data from the IRS show that ...

Your obligation to file tax returns doesn’t disappear just because time has passed. How far behind you are determines which refunds you can still claim, what penalties you’ll face and whether you can ...

Are you concerned about how to deal with the IRS on back taxes? Have you received a communication from the IRS, such as a CP14 “Notice of Tax Due and Demand for Payment”? Take a breath, you have more ...

The federal tax deadline is April 15 for most taxpayers, but you can file an IRS tax extension, which pushes the filing due date to October 15. However, you still must pay your tax balance by the ...

Tax Day is nearly here. Wednesday’s federal income tax deadline is approaching quickly, but if you’re not ready to file, don’t panic — there are easy ways to get more time. More than 20 million ...

Tax refunds are bigger this year for many taxpayers, thanks to changes in the tax law. Here’s how to track your refund, what could delay it, and why some taxpayers are waiting longer than expected.

It generally takes about 21 days after filing your return electronically to receive your refund, and it can take six to eight ...