Question 1

What if I receive another tax form after I've filed my return?

Accepted Answer

If you've already e-filed or mailed your return to the IRS or state taxing authority, you'll need to complete an amended return.

Question 2

How long do you keep my filed tax information on file?

Accepted Answer

VauntCourier retains your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. VauntCourier may retain or use your information as necessary to comply with policies, legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. The IRS requires me to retain filed tax returns for a period of at least three years.

Question 3

Is there an age limit on claiming my child as a dependent?

Accepted Answer

To claim your child as a dependent, your child must meet either the qualifying child test or the qualifying relative test:
To meet the qualifying child test, your child must be younger than you and either younger than 19 years old or be a "student" younger than 24 years old as of the end of the calendar year.
There is no age limit if your child is "permanently and totally disabled" or meets the qualifying relative test.
In addition to meeting the qualifying child or qualifying relative test, your child must also meet all the other tests for claiming a dependent:
Dependent taxpayer test
Citizen or resident test
Joint return test

Question 4

How do I notify the IRS my address has changed?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to tell the IRS that your address has changed:
IRS FORM - Use IRS Form 8822, Change of Address or IRS Form 8822-B, Change of Address or Responsible Party-Business.
TAX RETURN - Use your new address when you file your tax return.
WRITTEN STATEMENT - Send the IRS a written statement with your:
Full Name
Old Address
New Address
Social Security Number (ITIN or EIN)
Mail your written statement to the address where you filed your last return.

Question 5

If I claim my child who is a full-time college student as a dependent, can my child claim their own personal exemption when they file their return?"

Accepted Answer

If you claim you're an exemption for your child, they can't claim their own personal exemption on their income tax return. Your child should check the box on their return that someone else can claim them as a dependent.

Question 6

Can I receive a tax refund if I owe for a prior year's federal taxes since I am currently making a payment under an installment agreement payment plan?

Accepted Answer

No, one of the conditions of your installment agreement is that any refund due to you, the IRS will automatically apply against the taxes you owe. Because the refund isn't applied towards your regular monthly payments, continue making your installment agreement payments as scheduled until you pay your liability, including accrued penalties and interest in full.

Question 7

To qualify for Head-of-Household filing status, do I have to claim my child as a dependent?"

Accepted Answer

Generally, to qualify for the Head-of-Household filing status, you must have a qualifying child or dependent. However, a custodial parent may be able to claim the Head-of-Household filing status with a qualifying child even if he or she released a claim to exemption for that child.

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