Top Ten Questions on Filing Taxes FAQ

How to stay out of trouble with the IRS.

expand  How long should I keep my tax papers?

expand  How long should I worry if I haven’t filed tax returns that I should have filed?

expand  If I can’t pay my taxes, should I file my return anyway?

expand  Can I get an extension to pay a tax without penalties and interest?

expand  My state had an amnesty period for nonfilers. Can I ever hope the IRS will have one?

expand  Who has access to my IRS file?

expand  Is it true that the IRS pays rewards for turning in tax cheaters?

expand  What should I do if I don’t get my refund?

expand  Can the IRS charge me interest if I was incorrectly sent a refund and the IRS now wants it back?

expand  How legitimate are the claims by “tax experts” that you don’t have to pay income taxes?
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