Legacy Tax & Resolution Services

IRS Reference Code 5530 Split Direct Deposit flipped to paper check

You can check the status of your return and your refund check (for paper returns) or direct deposit (for electronic returns) at the IRS.gov website. The “Where’s My Refund?” portal provides an estimate of when you should expect your refund and any status using a reference code.   See a quick reference guide in plain language to […]

IRS Reference Code 5520 Split Direct Deposit more than 1 week ago; Direct Deposit

You can check the status of your return and your refund check (for paper returns) or direct deposit (for electronic returns) at the IRS.gov website. The “Where’s My Refund?” portal provides an estimate of when you should expect your refund and any status using a reference code.   See a quick reference guide in plain language to […]

Don’t Overlook Your Charitable Contributions

Article Highlights: Charitable Itemized Deductions  Bunching Deductions  Qualified Charitable Distributions  Donor-Advised Funds  Volunteer Expenses  Misconceptions  Household Goods and Used Clothing  Documenting Charitable Contributions  Your charitable contributions include a wide variety of tax-saving opportunities, some you may not be aware of and some that are frequently overlooked. And there are some contributions that you may believe […]

IRS Reference Code 5511 Split direct deposit – returned by the bank – check mailed

You can check the status of your return and your refund check (for paper returns) or direct deposit (for electronic returns) at the IRS.gov website. The “Where’s My Refund?” portal provides an estimate of when you should expect your refund and any status using a reference code.   See a quick reference guide in plain language to […]

Congress Adds More Uses for College Savings Plans (Sec 529 Plans)

Article Highlights: Benefits of College Savings Plans Contributions Plan Modifications Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Appropriation Act of 2020 Prudence in Using the Funds Gift Tax Twist On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Appropriations Act of 2020, which included a number of tax law changes, including extending certain tax provisions that […]

Education Credits are for Children? Think Again!

Article Highlights: Who Qualifies for Education Credits  American Opportunity Credit  Lifetime Learning Credit  Qualifications  Who Gets the Credit  1098-T  Qualified Expenses  If you think that education credits are just for sending your children to college, think again—the credits are available to you, your spouse (if you are married), and your dependents. Even if you or […]