{"id":22090,"date":"2023-04-08T14:09:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T19:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=22090"},"modified":"2023-06-01T06:39:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T11:39:49","slug":"smart-moves-to-make-before-the-july-15th-tax-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/smart-moves-to-make-before-the-july-15th-tax-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Moves to Make Before the April 18th Tax Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The tax deadline is April 18th<\/sup> which means it\u2019s now crunch time for last-minute filers.\u00a0 Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare for Tax Day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Claim your tax refund<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Most people who file a t<\/a>ax return<\/a> get a refund, so what are you waiting for?\u00a0 E-file<\/a> now to claim yours.\u00a0 This season, the average refund has been around $2,910.\u00a0 Just think of all the ways you can use the money to improve your finances.\u00a0 You can pay off debt, build your emergency fund or open a Roth IRA<\/a> to save for your future.\u00a0 Either way, the sooner you file, the faster you\u2019ll get your money.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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E-file your taxes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re used to doing your taxes by hand, now is the perfect time to make the switch to e-filing.\u00a0 During the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS<\/a> wasn\u2019t accepting paper returns for a while.\u00a0 As a result, they\u2019re still dealing with a tremendous backlog so it will take much longer for your return to be processed.\u00a0 E-filed returns haven\u2019t been affected throughout this whole ordeal.\u00a0 So, you can e-file now and receive IRS acknowledgement within 24 hours.\u00a0 The fastest and easiest way to do your taxes is with ezTaxReturn<\/a>.\u00a0 E-file in 30 minutes or less.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Skip the accountant’s office and file online for FREE<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For filers with a simple tax situation, it\u2019s probably not worth it to pay an accountant.\u00a0 If you\u2019re single, don\u2019t have any children and worked as an employee, you\u2019ll do just fine using online tax software to prepare and file your taxes.\u00a0 The cost will be a lot less, you can file anytime, and you won\u2019t even have to get dressed.\u00a0 You may even qualify for a FREE federal return<\/a> with ezTaxReturn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Pay your first quarter estimated taxes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wage-earners and salaried employees typically have taxes withheld from their paycheck and sent to the IRS on their behalf. But, things work differently for freelancers and those who are self-employed. If you expect to owe more than $1,000 in federal taxes for the year, you are required to make quarterly estimated tax payments.\u00a0 The first quarter payment is due by April 18th<\/sup>. You must make your estimated payment using Form 1040-ES.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Make last-minute contributions to your IRA for 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you have an individual retirement account (IRA) and didn\u2019t max out the account for 2022, there\u2019s still time to make it happen.\u00a0 The IRA contribution deadline is April 18th<\/sup> so try to save as much as you can.\u00a0 The contribution limit is $6,000 for most savers, $7,000 if you\u2019re aged 50 or older.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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File for an extension before the tax deadline<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you know there is absolutely no way you’re going to meet the tax filing deadline, we suggest requesting an extension.\u00a0 This will give you until October 16th<\/sup> to file your return without penalty.\u00a0 However, it doesn\u2019t give you extra time to pay any taxes you owe.\u00a0 From April 19th<\/sup> onward, you will begin accumulating penalties and interest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The tax deadline is April 18th which means it\u2019s now crunch time for last-minute filers.\u00a0 Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare for Tax Day. Claim your tax refund Most people who file a tax return get a refund, so what are you waiting for?\u00a0 E-file now to claim yours.\u00a0 This […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":34494,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22090","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tax-tips-and-planning"],"yoast_head":"\nSmart Moves to Make Before the April 18th Tax Deadline<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The tax deadline is April 18th which means it\u2019s now crunch time. 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