

Tax Tip Tuesday: Charitable Donations
Don’t forget to file your returns and pay any tax due today! We also have another quick reminder. Spring often brings about spring cleaning and for many that means getting rid of household items and clothing. Be sure to maintain the proper documentation so you can claim a charitable contribution. When you make the donations, the charity should give you a receipt with their name and the date of the donation along with a general description of what was donated. You should kee


Tax Tip Tuesday: How to Check the Status of Your Refund
So you've filed your tax return and are now waiting for your refund. Here's how to check the status of both your federal and Iowa refunds. To check the status of your federal refund you will need: Social Security number or ITIN Your filing status Your exact refund amount Then go to: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp To check the status of your Iowa refund you will need: Social Security number Tax year Your exact refund amount Then go to: https://www

Tax Tip Tuesday: Individual Tax Return Deadlines
We only have a couple weeks until your federal individual tax return is due on April 17th. Yes, April 17th is correct because April 16th is Emancipation Day, which is a holiday in Washington DC. You have until April 30th to file your Iowa individual tax return. April 17th and April 30th are also the due dates for the first quarter estimated tax payments. If you don’t have everything you need to prepare and file your individual tax return, it is important to extend the feder