Margaret Caudle Tax Service

If you provide 1099s to contractors and you are using your Social Security number, you may want to apply for a federal ID number. You cannot mask the identity number of the payer.

Please keep in mind if the IRS has issued you, or anyone on your tax return, a PIN it is impossible to efile your income tax without it.

I highly recommend everyone get an account with ID.me. You will be able to do nothing with the IRS, EFTPS, SSA, etc. without ID verification.

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There are new energy credits for improvements to your primary residence.

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit | Internal Revenue Service If you make home improvements for energy efficiency, you may qualify for an annual tax credit up to $3,200.