As U.S. citizens, when you interact with the IRS you have certain rights, even with asking a simple question about taxes. These rights are outlined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Below are the ten rights summarized with links to learn more:

The six month tax return extension is fast approaching the October 15th deadline. If you filed an extension, you can file anytime before October 15th and fully or partially pay your tax bill anytime.

Filling out an accurate and complete tax return form is important. When it’s incorrect or isn’t filled out all the way, it takes longer to process and fix which can delay a refund. Here are the 8 most common mistakes tax payers make on their forms according to the IRS: