{"id":12522,"date":"2023-02-13T07:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T13:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/?p=12522"},"modified":"2023-06-14T09:25:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T15:25:28","slug":"steps-to-take-now-to-get-a-jump-on-your-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/steps-to-take-now-to-get-a-jump-on-your-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Take Now to Start Your Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/steps-to-take-now-to-get-a-jump-on-next-years-taxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"IRS.gov\">IRS.gov<\/a> | 09-Feb-2023 | Taxes | <a href=\"https:\/\/app.usecanopy.com\/c\/Shield-Insurance-Agency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Insurance Quoting Portal<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/other-insurance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shield Insurance Agency\">Types of Insurance with Shield Agency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tax planning is for everyone. Get ready today to file your 2022 federal income taxes. Planning ahead can help you file an accurate return and avoid processing delays that can slow your tax refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps you can take now to make filing taxes easier in 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/steps-to-take-now-to-get-a-jump-on-next-years-taxes#collapseCollapsible1675946184934\">Create or access your account information at IRS.gov\/account<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use&nbsp;your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/your-online-account\">online account<\/a>&nbsp;to securely access the latest information available about your federal tax account and see information from your most recently filed tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;View your tax owed, payments, and payment plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make payments and apply for payment plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access your tax records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign Power of Attorney authorizations electronically from your tax professional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage your communication preferences from the IRS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/steps-to-take-now-to-get-a-jump-on-next-years-taxes#collapseCollapsible1675946184929\">Gather and organize&nbsp;your tax records<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Organized tax records make preparing a complete and accurate tax return easier. It helps you avoid errors that lead to processing delays that slow your refund and may also help you find overlooked deductions or credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait to file until you have your tax records including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-w-2\">Forms W-2<\/a>&nbsp;from your employer(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forms 1099 from banks, issuing agencies, and other payers including&nbsp;unemployment compensation,&nbsp;dividends,&nbsp;pension, annuity,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc410\"> or retirement plan&nbsp;distributions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1099-k\">Form 1099-K<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1099-misc\">1099-MISC<\/a>, W-2, or other income statements if you worked in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/gig-economy-tax-center\">gig economy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1099-int\">Form 1099-INT<\/a>&nbsp;if you were paid&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc403\">interest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other income documents and records of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/digital-assets\">digital asset<\/a>&nbsp;transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement, to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/affordable-care-act\/individuals-and-families\/premium-tax-credit-claiming-the-credit-and-reconciling-advance-credit-payments\">reconcile<\/a>&nbsp;advance payments or claims Premium Tax Credits for 2022 Marketplace coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IRS or other agency letters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/identity-theft-fraud-scams\/retrieve-your-ip-pin\">CP01A Notice<\/a>&nbsp;with your new Identity Protection PIN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Notify the IRS if your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/faqs\/irs-procedures\/address-changes\">address changes<\/a>&nbsp;and notify the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/\">Social Security Administration<\/a>&nbsp;of a legal name change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, most income is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-publication-525\">taxable<\/a>. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc418\">unemployment income<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc403\">interest received<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>income from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/gig-economy-tax-center\">gig economy<\/a>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/digital-assets\">digital assets<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/steps-to-take-now-to-get-a-jump-on-next-years-taxes#collapseCollapsible1675946184921\">Check your Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/steps-to-take-now-to-get-a-jump-on-next-years-taxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Read more\">Read more on preparing for taxes<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More interesting blogs by Shield Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-your-vehicle-is-totaled-understanding-the-auto-insurance-claims-process\/\">What Happens If Your Vehicle Is Totaled, Understanding the Auto Insurance Claims Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/why-now-is-a-smart-time-for-michigan-businesses-to-review-liability-coverage-before-spring-foot-traffic-increases\/\">Why Now Is a Smart Time for Michigan Businesses to Review Liability Coverage Before Spring Foot Traffic Increases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/snowstorms-and-roof-damage-is-your-michigan-home-covered\/\">Snowstorms and Roof Damage: Is Your Michigan Home Covered?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/do-you-need-recreational-insurance-for-your-snowmobile-in-michigan\/\">Do You Need Recreational Insurance for Your Snowmobile in Michigan?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-giving-back-during-the-holiday-season\/\">The Importance of Giving Back During the Holiday Season<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to file your 2022 federal income taxes. 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