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Question: Why did we not get our 2009 house buyers tax credit?

My husband and I filed Married filing Jointly. We also bought a house last year, but it was only in my husband’s name because my credit was bad. He has not owned a house in over 3 years. We just received our tax refund, minus the $8,000 tax credit. Was told by the IRS that we would receive a letter explaining why in a couple of weeks. I would really like to know now. Any help would be great…THANKS!

Answer: The letter you receive in a couple of weeks will do the job better than any of the guesses you can expect here.

IRS worker from NH, others face tax fraud charges

Associated Press – March 24, 2011 5:54 PM ET BOSTON (AP) – A longtime IRS worker from New Hampshire is among 14 people that federal authorities accuse of filing false tax returns in a bid to…

Federal Home Insulation Energy Tax Credit 2010, 2011

Question: Does California not pay a tax refund if filing more that three years late like the IRS?

I just caught up on all my taxes for the last four years (I had all refunds or no taxes). Now for my 2004 Federal taxes I was too late to get my fed refund because they only go back 3 years for refunds. My question is whether there is a similar expiration to California refunds, if the year of that refund has not been filed by a certain time.

Answer: California Revenue and Taxation Code section 19306 provides for a four (4) year limit from the date that the tax return should have been filed or in the case of an amendment four years from the date that the original return was filed. Filing a late 2004 California return would get you a refund if you overpaid. You should also file the federal return although you will not get a refund.

Rich, famous and tussling with the taxman

These stars made it big, but they neglected to give Uncle Sam his share.

A Complete Guide to the $7500 Federal Tax Credit

Question: “Where’s My Stimulus” on irs.gov states my refund will be deposited on 5/9. Could it deposit sooner?

I am just curious. I am trying to get an idea of when it might deposit…will be be on the 9th, or could it be Tuesday or Wednesday. 5/6 or 5/7? Thanks!
Thanks to all…I’m just happy I have some idea as to when it’s coming now! Good luck to all of you still waiting!

Answer: It could be earlier this week, but most of them won’t be until Friday.

Cash that costs

After a month spent push-starting their ’91 Suzuki Sidekick in the rains of winter, Heather Epp and her boyfriend, Jack, could see an answer to their problems: A tax refund anticipation loan, which they hoped would let them get their hands on their refund money in a day or two …

Tax Tip: Where’s My Refund?

Question: i am recieving the stimulus rebate check. can i track it useing the where’s my refund on the irs website?

Answer: no they dont even issue this check till may and then it will delivered to you in the way you got your tax refund..and here is the website that says the same thing basically

http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/

TaxWatch: Tax tips for February

Here’s what you need to get done this month, to be sure you’re ready to file your tax return on time.

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Question: How do I get the IRS to refund my tax overpayment?

I received a notice several weeks ago that I owed some money to the IRS for my 2007 taxes. After a little investigation, I determined that they were right and I had made a mistake on my 2007 return. I sent a check in for the amount owed, it was cashed by the Treasury, and I have a copy of the cancelled check. Unfortunately, I completed my return for 2009 at about the same time, and the IRS deducted the amount owed for 2007 from my 2009 refund. So, I have now paid the delinquent 2007 taxes twice.

Any ideas how I get the IRS to pay me back for the overpayment? I visited the local Taxpayer Advocacy office, and the completely uninterested, probably incompetent “advocate” told me there was nothing she could do and it would all eventually work itself out and I would get repaid. I am VERY skeptical. Thanks for any advice.

Answer: The taxpayer advocate was right, just be patient and it will eventually work itself out. The IRS is flooded right now processing this year’s returns and refunding overpayments is not high on their priority list. Give them time and they will eventually recognize the double-payment and issue you a check.

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The Missouri Department of Revenue will be distributing important tax information in a new way. In previous years, the Department mailed a Form 1099-G letter to taxpayers who itemize their deductions on their federal income tax return.