Taxes - Using a 1040x to Amend Your Tax Return
Posted by Tax Man - 14/11/09 at 11:11 pmTexas is home to some of the biggest military bases in the world. If you are PCS’ing to a military base in any city in Texas, you may want to consider using your Texas-Vet-VA home loan benefits along with the tax credit that was just extended.
THE BASICS
The first part of the extended programs has some great benefits. You may purchase a new home that is 0,000.00 or less. For singles you may not make more than 5,000.00 annually and for couples, that income is restricted to making no more than 5,000.00 annually. If you sell your home within three years of buying you will have to return the refund.
If you are filing a Form 1040X, to claim an additional refund, wait until you have received your original refund (you may cash that check). To avoid penalty and interest, if you owe additional tax for a current year amended return, file Form 1040X and pay the tax by April 15 of the current year.
Winter
The winter months are always a busy time. Between holidays like Christmas, Chanukah, and New Year, taxes are probably the last thing on your mind. However, remember that December 31st is the end of the tax year, so if you plan to make any last minute purchases to lower your tax liability then time is running out. If you have any last minute donations to make, then you will want to drop them off as soon as possible. Additionally, you can do a few other things like paying your January mortgage payment early, or deferring extra income, to help keep your tax liability low.
Once the New Year begins, you are going to start getting your tax forms in the mail. Although you can technically file your return any time past the middle of January, most people typically wait until late March or April. If you do not want to file your return early, then you will at least want to start gathering your financial documents so that you are prepared for tax season.
If you are already a Texas resident and have a few questions, I suggest you contact a mortgage banker such as us, to have this more clearly defined. The laws in Texas as it pertains to military loans for residents coming into Texas or already here, differ vastly from the rest of the country.
Summer
The summer season brings hot weather and relaxation. If you filed your return on time then you can enjoy the summer without worrying about your taxes. However, if you missed the IRS deadline then you will want to get your return filed as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more you will have to pay in IRS penalties and fees.
In between BBQs and pool parties, you can also take advantage of the summer to get an early start on next tax season. Make sure you are keeping all of your financial documents in a safe place. If you do not have one, then go out and get yourself a file cabinet or a security box. Make sure that you are labeling all of your receipts, and that you are keeping all of your documents organized as you accumulate them. It is much easier to keep track of your finances when all of your records are in order, and will help you stay focused on tax planning throughout the year
Resource Author Francisco R. Higueras
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