The IRS has announced it will start accepting tax returns on January 23, 2023. Moreover, the tax deadline date is April 18 due to the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of Columbia, except for taxpayers who live in Maine or Massachusetts.

In 2023, some changes will happen when you file IRS tax returns for 2022 tax year. There are 6 main changes you need to know: 

1. Standard deductions are larger
2. Income tax brackets shift
3. The child tax credit is smaller
4. Income thresholds drop for the child and dependent care credit
5. Earned income tax credit shrinks for childless taxpayers
6. No more $300 charitable deduction

CPAs are licensed professionals; as such, they have the authority to represent their clients before the IRS on any taxes-related matters, including audits, payment or collection issues, and appeals.

While tax preparers may offer essential filing services, CPAs often provide more comprehensive services beyond tax returns and offer sophisticated advice on various topics.

You should review and correct any errors using the 1040-X form. 

You can access your federal tax account through a secure login at IRS.gov/account. Once in your account, you can view the amount you owe along with your balance details, view 18 months of payment history, access Get Transcript, and view the critical information from your current year’s tax return.

About six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If it has been at least four weeks since you filed your return, you can check on the status of your refund by calling the IRS Tele Tax System at 1-800-829-4477.

When filing your individual tax return, you can either take standard deduction or itemized deductions. For most people, taking standard deduction is the best fit. Regardless, if you have a lot of deductible expenses and taxes such as medical and dental expenses, gifts to charity, etc., it would be better that you take itemized deductions if the total amount is higher.