{"id":18659,"date":"2023-03-19T13:38:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-19T18:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=18659"},"modified":"2023-06-01T08:37:37","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T13:37:37","slug":"the-truth-behind-the-most-popular-tax-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/the-truth-behind-the-most-popular-tax-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth Behind the Most Common Tax Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 11px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a lot of bad information floating around the internet. For instance, the idea that you can see the Great Wall of China from space or that we only use 10 percent of our brains. Believing everything you read not only makes you look foolish, it can lead to costly mistakes.\u00a0The good news is we know taxes and we\u2019re willing to share our knowledge with you.\u00a0Keep reading to find out the truth behind the most popular tax myths.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-filing-taxes-is-voluntary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Filing taxes is voluntary<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting married is optional.\u00a0Going to college is optional.\u00a0Filing your taxes?\u00a0 Not so much.\u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"IRS (opens in a new tab)\">IRS<\/a> requires you to file a tax return if your income exceeds a certain threshold based on your age and filing status.\u00a0 See the chart below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 16px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-31846 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 538px, 100vw\" data-src=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022-filing-requirements-2.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022-filing-requirements-2.png 538w, https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022-filing-requirements-2-480x446.png 480w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you are <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/5-smart-reasons-to-file-a-tax-return-even-if-you-dont-have-to\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=taxmyths&amp;gid=taxmyths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exempt from filing<\/a>, it is still a good idea to do it anyway.\u00a0You will get a refund of any federal income tax withheld and you may qualify for tax breaks which can increase your refund even further.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=taxmyths&amp;gid=taxmyths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ezTaxReturn.com<\/a> is the fastest and easiest way to do your taxes.\u00a0File now to avoid the last-minute hassle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=taxmyths&amp;gid=taxmyths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-students-don-t-have-to-file-taxes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Students don\u2019t have to file taxes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS doesn\u2019t care that you\u2019re a student.\u00a0They have a one-track mind and for them it is all about the money.\u00a0Single dependents under the age of 65 and not blind must file a tax return if they earned more than $12,950 or have over $1,150 in unearned income such as interest, dividends or capital gains. 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Here&#8217;s what you need to make tax time easier.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Your social security number or taxpayer ID number<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>You bank account and routing numbers to receive your refund via direct deposit<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Form 1098-T, Tuition Statement<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Form 1098-E, Student Loan Interest Statement<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Records of any scholarships and grants you received<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to check out the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/5-tax-breaks-for-education-expenses\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=taxmyths&amp;gid=taxmyths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 Biggest Tax Breaks for Education<\/a>&#8220;, so you know what&#8217;s available.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-married-couples-must-file-a-joint-return\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Married couples must file a joint return<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contrary to popular belief, you don\u2019t have to file a joint tax return with your spouse if you don\u2019t want to.\u00a0Filing separately disqualifies you from claiming certain tax breaks but in some cases it\u2019s still a smart move.\u00a0For example, if your spouse owes back taxes, child support or student loans and you want to protect your refund. It\u2019s also a good idea to file separately if you simply don\u2019t trust your partner. When you file jointly, both parties are responsible for the return\u2019s accuracy.\u00a0So, if your partner decides to omit or overstate information, both of you are on the hook.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-filing-an-extension-gives-you-more-time-to-pay\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Filing an extension gives you more time to pay<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is actually one of the costliest tax filing mistakes you can make.\u00a0Requesting an extension only gives you more time to do your taxes, <em>not<\/em> to pay them.\u00a0If you owe the IRS and don\u2019t pay by <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/2019-tax-deadlines\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=taxmyths&amp;gid=taxmyths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tax Day<\/a>, you\u2019ll begin accumulating penalties and interest.\u00a0The penalty for filing late is 5 percent of your unpaid taxes.\u00a0Meanwhile, the late payment penalty starts at 0.5 percent of the unpaid tax.\u00a0Both penalties can climb up to a maximum of 25 percent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-social-security-isn-t-taxable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Security isn\u2019t taxable<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually you don\u2019t have to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits if it\u2019s your only source of income. You only have to worry when additional income is involved.\u00a0As a single filer, you will pay taxes on up to 50 percent of your benefits if your combined income is between $25,000 and $34,000.\u00a0That number jumps to 85 percent if it\u2019s more than $34,000.\u00a0Married couples filing a joint return pay taxes on 50 percent of their benefits when their combined income is between $32,000 and $44,000.\u00a0Once you exceed $44,000, up to 85 percent of your benefits may be taxable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-you-don-t-have-to-file-if-you-re-unemployed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You don\u2019t have to file if you\u2019re unemployed<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hate to break the bad news, but <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/tax-tips-for-the-unemployed\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=taxmyths&amp;gid=taxmyths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unemployment<\/a> compensation is considered taxable income.\u00a0At the end of the year, you&#8217;ll receive a form 1099-G showing the amount you were paid and report it on your tax return.\u00a0If you chose not to have taxes withheld from your pay, there is a good chance you will owe the IRS when you file.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-you-must-hire-a-cpa-to-prepare-your-tax-return\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You must hire a CPA to prepare your tax return<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people fear doing their taxes themselves because they think they\u2019ll get it wrong and land in hot water with the IRS.\u00a0But the reality is if you have a basic tax situation such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html#formW4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"W-2 (opens in a new tab)\">W-2<\/a> and no dependents, you\u2019re totally capable of preparing your own tax return.\u00a0Save time and money by doing your taxes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=taxmyths&amp;gid=taxmyths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ezTaxReturn.com<\/a>. We guide you step-by-step and take care of all the hard stuff. File in 30 minutes or less and pay $0 for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/why-us\/free-for-simple-returns.html\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=taxmyths&amp;gid=taxmyths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">simple return<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-the-irs-has-been-calling-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The IRS has been calling you<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite what your caller ID says it probably isn&#8217;t the IRS on the phone.\u00a0Savvy criminals have been <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/warning-signs-of-an-irs-phone-scam\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=taxmyths&amp;gid=taxmyths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">impersonating IRS employees<\/a> to scam taxpayers out of their hard-earned cash.\u00a0Usually, they will tell you that you owe money for a fraudulent bill and demand immediate payment via prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. The crooks really want you to take the bait, so they will threaten to have a warrant issued for your arrest or your license revoked if you don\u2019t comply.\u00a0This is not how the real IRS does business.\u00a0If the IRS needs to get in touch with you, the first thing they will do is send a letter through the U.S. mail.\u00a0 Leaving pre-recorded, urgent or threatening messages is not their style.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>File your taxes with ezTaxReturn and get your biggest possible refund, guaranteed.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=taxmyths&amp;gid=taxmyths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 24px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a lot of bad information floating around the internet. 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