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Ask The Expert: Tax Prep and Saving Your Refund

Thanks for joining us! Post a reply below for a chance to have your questions answered now through April 13th. [notice: This event is extended thru Monday, April 20.]

AARP Foundation staff and volunteers from the Foundation’s Tax-Aide program will answer your questions about Tax-Aide, saving your refund, and preparing to file your Federal return under the extended deadline of July 15. Please note: Our experts will not be answering individual tax questions.

 

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Sold house. Neighbor gave false info to buyer. He reneged, the attorney has kept his deposit. Can we declare the loss of over $30,000. as a real estate loss.

Also, we have had to pay additional monies for fuel, lawn and garden care, plumbing care (winterizing home and reopening it in spring).  We no olonger live in the area where this house is still for sale.  What repercussions do we have against the falsehoods that the neighbor gave? He has since moved to Florida. 

 

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Talk with a lawyer (maybe a civil lawyer, not real estate lawyer). Sounds like you have grounds for a suit. That will follow neighbor to Florida.

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@SusanW931723 

 

What does your realtor advise?

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Newbie

where do I get federal income tax forms

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@CarlS811813 wrote:

where do I get federal income tax forms


At this link:

 

https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions

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Hi @CarlS811813 -

 

In normal times, many libraries and post offices offer free tax forms to taxpayers during the tax filing season. Given that many libraries are closed and we're practicing social distancing, we suggest you go to https://www.irs.gov/ where there are links to the various forms and schedules and instructions.

 


@CarlS811813 wrote:

where do I get federal income tax forms


 

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willthe program resume for for those whose appointments were canceled because of the " stay at home  "?

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Will my appt get rescheduled, it was cancelled due to covid-19 in mid march? Since new date is July 15.

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So I was told AARP will not be doing individuals taxes this year.  Any suggestions as to where to go?  Can't afford $200 + to get them done. 

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Since I have done estimated tax payments for many years I wonder if the estimated tax payment due on 4/15/20 and the one due 6/15/20 can be delayed until 7/15/20?  Can you answer this question?  Thank you.

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Hello @JudithK835210 


@JudithK835210 wrote:

Since I have done estimated tax payments for many years I wonder if the estimated tax payment due on 4/15/20 and the one due 6/15/20 can be delayed until 7/15/20?  Can you answer this question?  Thank you.


 

The IRS announced on April 9 that both first-quarter and second-quarter 2020 estimated income tax payments are now due by July 15, 2020.

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Super Contributor

I was told that all of what is owed can be paid on July 15th., by H & R Block.
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We had an appointment to get our taxes done on 3/30/20 but, because of the virus, were told location sites were closed until further notice.  Since the filing deadline has been extended to July 15th, will these sites be preparing taxes for those who were unable to fulfill appts once these sites are reopened, hopefully well before this extention.

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I know that the tax deadline for filing has been extended to July 15th, but has the date for paying the first quarter declaration of taxes also been extended, and then how about the following three quarters?

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Hello, @hshs 

You wrote:

I know that the tax deadline for filing has been extended to July 15th, but has the date for paying the first quarter declaration of taxes also been extended, and then how about the following three quarters?


Your estimated taxes for the first and second quarter, normally due April 15 and June 15, respectively, are both due July 15. The IRS has not yet addressed the issue beyond these quarters.

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Hello @hshs ,


@hshs wrote:

I know that the tax deadline for filing has been extended to July 15th, but has the date for paying the first quarter declaration of taxes also been extended, and then how about the following three quarters?


Yes, the date for making the quarterly estimated tax payment for the first quarter of 2020 has been extended from April 15 to July 15 as has the second quarter payment normally due June 15.

 

The situation is fluid, so we suggest you check this IRS page periodically for updates and announcements regarding tax relief for the COVID-19 health crisis:  https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus

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If there isn't going to be any tax aide appointments will there be phone in help? 

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Retired Community Manager

@RAMaymi, can you share with participants the current status of the Tax-Aide program?

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i had an appt. in april; but it was cancelled due coronavirus. Will it be re- scheduled before July 15?

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