{"id":22787,"date":"2020-11-24T12:23:17","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T17:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=22787"},"modified":"2023-06-05T13:49:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:49:16","slug":"get-ready-for-taxes-steps-to-take-now-to-make-tax-filing-easier-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/get-ready-for-taxes-steps-to-take-now-to-make-tax-filing-easier-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for Taxes: Steps to Take Now to Make Tax Filing Easier in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WASHINGTON \u2013 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html#interestincome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internal Revenue Service<\/a> today encouraged taxpayers to take necessary actions this fall to help file federal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html#taxrebate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax returns<\/a> timely and accurately in 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the second in a series of reminders to help taxpayers get ready for the upcoming tax filing season. A <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2luZGl2aWR1YWxzL3N0ZXBzLXRvLXRha2Utbm93LXRvLWdldC1hLWp1bXAtb24tbmV4dC15ZWFycy10YXhlcyJ9.zOF8A_VSZszj_nzcPj2uCtLJikHF25OkbecT9cAys1c\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">special page<\/a>, updated and available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS.gov<\/a>, outlines steps taxpayers can take now to make tax filing easier in 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2020 has been a busy year, with a lot of changes. To make sure taxpayers don\u2019t miss out on tax benefits or make mistakes, they can take a few simple steps now to make filing their taxes easier in 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An important first step to getting taxes ready is to gather all tax records. Having records organized makes preparing a tax return easier. It may also help discover potentially overlooked deductions or credits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Most income is taxable, so taxpayers should gather income documents such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html#formW4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forms W-2<\/a> from employers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html#form1099c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forms 1099<\/a> from banks and other payers, and records of <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2J1c2luZXNzZXMvc21hbGwtYnVzaW5lc3Nlcy1zZWxmLWVtcGxveWVkL3ZpcnR1YWwtY3VycmVuY2llcyJ9.ow_Ss2jFJIZkF-vC_eRrlqE7Jjb0eRbVWaWW5v_o_co\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">virtual currencies<\/a> or other income. This also includes, unemployment income, refund interest and income from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMjksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2J1c2luZXNzZXMvZ2lnLWVjb25vbXktdGF4LWNlbnRlciJ9.Hlu8xIV1PPiH36KwkzX0vsppxNMzj_Oyj09No9kusfQ\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gig economy<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Beginning in 2020, individuals may receive <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2Zvcm1zLXB1YnMvYWJvdXQtZm9ybS0xMDk5LW5lYyJ9.kjFHVzHg49lUpulWgzYxw6tqt02m3yyvlFobHsX338c\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form 1099-NEC<\/a>, Nonemployee Compensation, rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/contact-and-support\/tax-terms.html#form1099int\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form 1099-MISC<\/a>, Miscellaneous Income, if they performed certain services for and received payments from a business. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2Zvcm1zLXB1YnMvYWJvdXQtZm9ybS0xMDk5LW5lYyJ9.JJvrDMBn4vFXFcys8fCi_XJ3hK-wZYkmb_4pndQAH0g\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instructions for Form 1099-MISC and Form 1099-NEC<\/a> to ensure clients are filing the appropriate form and are aware of this change.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Taxpayers may also need <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L25ld3Nyb29tL2tlZXAtZWNvbm9taWMtaW1wYWN0LXBheW1lbnQtbm90aWNlLXdpdGgtb3RoZXItdGF4LXJlY29yZHMifQ.tPMq8o9vlnSh3gCNtxA3wFuZ0t8laz3Iz7fxdT53V2g\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notice 1444<\/a>, Economic Impact Payment, which shows how much of a payment they received in 2020. This amount is needed to calculate any Recovery Rebate Credit they may be eligible for when they file their federal income tax return in 2021. People who didn\u2019t receive an Economic Impact Payment in 2020 may qualify for the Recovery Rebate Credit when they file their 2020 taxes in 2021.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>To see information from the most recently filed tax return, recent payments and more\u00a0 taxpayers can sign up to view <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L3BheW1lbnRzL3ZpZXcteW91ci10YXgtYWNjb3VudCJ9.Z5t-sIKCcbkwtsWFelDrR8RiQBdPxFCs10gFGBAd_0s\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">account information <\/a>online.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Taxpayers should notify the IRS of address changes and notify the Social Security Administration of a legal name change to avoid delays in tax return processing.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxpayers with an Individual Tax Identification Number (<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2luZGl2aWR1YWxzL2luZGl2aWR1YWwtdGF4cGF5ZXItaWRlbnRpZmljYXRpb24tbnVtYmVyIn0.kgX4emorp43g-NjvYpia6EMOd2B-vSGdYfpXcvhe03g\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITIN<\/a>) should ensure it hasn\u2019t expired before filing a tax return in 2021. For example, ITINs not used on a federal tax return at least once in the last three years will expire on Dec. 31, 2020. If the ITIN has expired, IRS recommends taxpayers submit <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L2Zvcm1zLXB1YnMvYWJvdXQtZm9ybS13LTcifQ.hv2wddSd571iOHVOXUYTDHD-sMRNBVMXgvMOxhxGRfs\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form W-7<\/a>, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, now to renew an ITIN. Taxpayers who fail to renew ITINs before filing a tax return next year could face a delayed refund and may be ineligible for certain tax credits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time is running out to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L3BheW1lbnRzL3RheC13aXRoaG9sZGluZyJ9.Mj1HuQdIvN0Aad1din6ltfgFxvo1nILNdyPXB3bP4UM\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tax Withholding Estimator<\/a>, a tool on IRS.gov designed to help determine the right amount of tax to have withheld from paychecks. Taxpayers can use the Tax Withholding Estimator to help determine if adjustments to withholding are necessary.\u00a0 Withholding changes can be made by submitting a new Form W-4 to the taxpayer\u2019s employer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxpayers receiving substantial amounts of non-wage income like self-employment income, investment income, taxable Social Security benefits and in some instances, pension and annuity income, should make quarterly estimated tax payments. The last payment for 2020 is due on Jan. 15, 2021. Payment options can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L3BheW1lbnRzIn0.jdKRw9qhS1D2EO1tLSAf1jNlBRmzefupTxFF55miH-4\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS.gov\/payments<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, see <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L3B1Yi9pcnMtcGRmL3A1MzQ4LnBkZiJ9.i27Bt3EJPdER6F3NtUI7UCLWbf7wigR1xm58sxtzDZY\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Publication 5348<\/a>, Get Ready to File, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDExMjQuMzEwNDQ4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5pcnMuZ292L3B1Yi9pcnMtcGRmL3A1MzQ5LnBkZiJ9.FXTrB1Fe-SBMTM85LbDSZySitgD4Cj6I2pXb6Fgq-Qs\/s\/1222866515\/br\/90359847519-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Publication 5349<\/a>, Year-Round Tax Planning is for Everyone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source: IRS.gov<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON \u2013 The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to take necessary actions this fall to help file federal tax returns timely and accurately in 2021. 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