Frequently Asked Questions

When will the IRS start processing income tax returns in 2024?: - The IRS will start processing income tax returns on January 18, 2024.
How long will it take to receive my refund if I e-file my taxes.: -The earliest you can expect to receive your refund for your 2023 taxes, if your filing has no errors, is four weeks after we e-file your tax return.
How long will it take to receive my refund if I paper file my taxes?: - The earliest you can expect to receive your refund for your 2023 taxes, if your filing has no errors, is six weeks after we paper-file your tax return. * Due to IRS staffing issues, it may take up to six months to receive your tax refund if your tax return is paper filed.
How long will it take to receive my refund if I paper file my taxes and I’m getting a paper check?: - The earliest you can expect to receive your paper check refund for your 2023 taxes, if your filing has no errors, is eight weeks after we paper-file your tax return. * Due to IRS staffing issues, it may take up to six months to receive your tax refund if your tax return is paper filed.
What documents do I need to file for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?: - The documents you need to prove you can claim an earned income credit on the basis of a qualifying child or children are listed in IRS form f886_h-EIC_2012 >>.
What are the different filing statuses.: - The different filing statuses for federal taxes are single, head of household, married filing joint, married filing separate, qualified surviving spouse (widow/widower).
What are the different filing requirements?: - The different filing requirements are listed on this Far North Tax Service webpage >>.
What are the standard deductions for 2024?: - The different standard deductions requirements are listed on this Far North Tax Service webpage >>.
Where can I get information on the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend?: - You can get general information about the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) at: https://pfd.alaska.gov
Where can I get information on my Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) appliction status?: - You can check your Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) application status at: https://myinfo.pfd.dor.alaska.gov/
Where can I get eligibility information on eligibility for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)?: - You can get eligibility information for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) at: https://pfd.alaska.gov/eligibility
Is the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend taxable?: - Yes, the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) is taxable. The PFD amount is entered on Form 1040 Schedule 1.
Can I amend my current or previous year’s taxes electronically?: - Yes, you can amend your taxes for the tax year 2020 or later electronically. We can file a 1040-X for you and amend your taxes. If we filed your previous year’s tax return, we’ll have the original information needed for the past year to amend the return. If we did not file the previous tax return, we will need you to provide us with a copy of the previous year’s return and the updated information. If you don’t have a copy of the previous year’s return, we can get a transcript from the IRS for the year that needs to be amended. To get a transcript of previous years returns you’ll need to fill out and sign an IRS Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization or a IRS Form 2848 Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, to give us authorization to retrieve your tax transcripts from the IRS.
What is the minimum age that you need to be to have to file an income tax return?: - There is no minimum age for being required to file an income tax return. Whether or not you have to file a tax return depends on your income, not your age. Any person of any age may need to file a tax return.
What age limit on claiming a child as a dependent?: - To claim your child as your dependent, your child must meet either the qualifying child test or the qualifying relative test. To meet the qualifying child test, the child must be younger than you and either less than 19 years old or be a "student" and younger than 24 years old as of the end of the calendar year. If the child is "permanently and totally disabled" or meets the qualifying relative test, there is not age limit. Also, the qualifying child or qualifying relative must meet the (a) dependent taxpayer test, (b) the citizen or resident test, (c) and the joint return test.
How long would it take for me to receive my tax return if I file as an Injured Spouse on IRS Form 8379?: - According to the IRS, it could take the IRS up to 14 weeks to process the return. You should expect that it will take up to 9 months for you to receive your return when an Injured Spouse Allocation, IRS Form 8379, has been filed. It takes the IRS so long to finalize Injured Spouse Allocation returns because the IRS must investigate the claims being made on the return. To help ensure that the correct information is being provided to the IRS, you should have a Enrolled Agent prepare and file the return for you.
How do I find out the status of my amended return?: - You can check the status of you amended return by visiting the IRS’ “Where's My Amended Return” page.