Everything About Tax Filing in 2022

What is Tax Filing?

Tax filing, often known as a tax return, is the disclosure of income, expenses, and other important tax information. Tax returns enable taxpayers to assess their tax due, plan their tax payments, and receive refunds for overpayments. A yearly tax filing is required in many countries for consumers to be notified about their tax responsibilities, wages, earnings, or other financial data.

In the United States, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a local tax collection agency control tax returns. Tax returns are typically completed using forms provided by the IRS or another appropriate entity.

Form 1040

The IRS Form 1040 is one of the official documents that taxpayers in the United States can use to file their yearly income tax returns. Form 1040 must usually be filed with the IRS by April 15. Everyone who earns more than a certain amount of money must file an income tax return with the IRS.

Form 1040 requests information about taxpayers’ filing status, such as their name, residence, Social Security number, and the number of dependents. It also inquires about full-year health insurance coverage and if the taxpayer would like to contribute $3 to presidential campaign funds.The 1040 income section requires customers to fill out data about Wages, salary, taxable interest, capital gains, pensions, Social Security payments, and other sources of income.

Form 1120

Form 1120 is used by corporations and has two variations: 1120-S and 1120. Form 1120-S is a tax form used to record S corporation shareholders' income, losses, and dividends. Form 1120 is five pages long and loaded with thick text and blank, numbered boxes that can be submitted either online or by mail. An S corporation, often known as an S subchapter, is a form of corporate legal entity.

Form 1120 is filed by C corporations for taxes. C corporations are not pass-through businesses like S corporations. Therefore, shareholders in a C corporation must pay personal income tax on both their corporation's salary and dividends.

Form 1065

IRS Form 1065 is used to declare a business partnership's income, losses, deductions, and credits for tax reasons. Partnerships must additionally provide Schedule K-1, a document developed for each partner, in addition to Form 1065. It provides the IRS with a picture of the company's financial situation for the fiscal year.

This form asks for detailed information regarding the partnership's annual financial situation. Income information such as gross revenues or sales, deductions, and operational expenditures such as rent, employee compensation, debts, interest on company loans, and other charges are included.

Form 1099

1099 forms are used to report income from non-employment-related sources. While there are many different sorts of 1099 forms, they all serve the same purpose: taxpayers use them to send information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about all of the numerous types of income they earn outside of their regular paycheck during the year.

1099 form issuers must send one copy to the IRS and another to the taxpayer or beneficiary of these payments. Some issuers mail 1099s, while others deliver them online.

2022 Tax Filing Season in The US

The Internal Revenue Service announced that the country's tax season would begin on Monday, January 24, 2022, when the tax agency begins receiving and processing returns for the fiscal year 2021. "Preparing for the nation's filing season is a tremendous endeavor, and IRS personnel have been working nonstop for several months to prepare," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. 

For most taxpayers, the filing date for 2021 tax returns or an extension to file and pay tax is Monday, April 18, 2022. Federal holidays have the same effect on tax deadlines for everyone. Because of the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia for everyone except taxpayers from Maine or Massachusetts, the due date is April 18. Due to the Patriots' Day holiday in both states, taxpayers in Maine and Massachusetts have until April 19, 2022, to file their returns. Requests for extensions will be accepted until Monday, October 17, 2022.

Top 4 Things to Remember in 2022 When Filing Income Tax Returns

Given the pandemic’s exceptional conditions and the specific obstacles for this tax season, the IRS has created a 4-point checklist to assist many individuals in expediting tax return processing and refund distribution while minimizing delays.

1.  File an accurate return and use e-file and direct deposit.
2. Gather all papers before completing a tax return to ensure accuracy.
3. Avoid long phone lines by using internet tools when contacting the IRS.
4. Use free resources to assist yourself in tax filing.

About Free Resources

You may be eligible for free tax assistance if you are submitting a basic tax return, attempting to modify past years' forms or owing money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Free IRS File. You may use tax preparation and filing software to electronically create and file your federal individual income tax return for free. Allow IRS Free File to handle the legwork for you.

Military OneSource Tax Resource Center. The center offers free tax preparation software, live chat assistance, and referrals to service members and certain veterans.

Interactive Tax Assistant. This tool can decide if you need to submit a tax return, claim a dependent, or deduct a cost based on your information.

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). This is an independent IRS entity tasked with protecting the interests of all taxpayers and assisting individuals whose tax issues are creating financial hardship.