FAQs About Taxes for 2024 Filers

Information about 2023 federal tax returns filed in 2024

*Missy*
5 min readFeb 11, 2024
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I’d love to dive right into a discussion about filing taxes in 2024, but let’s start with a disclaimer:

I’m not an accountant. The information in this article is not financial advice. I’m just sharing my opinions, thoughts, and perspectives on 2023 federal tax returns.

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s talk taxes!

FAQs about federal tax returns in 2024

Taxes are confusing. Heck, sometimes the IRS doesn’t even know what’s going on when you call with questions.

Fortunately, you can find lots of info about taxes, refunds, and transcripts online. I’ve researched some common questions people have about filing a federal return in 2024 to help make tax season less of a headache.

Why do people keep mentioning 2023 tax returns when it’s 2024?

Federal taxes cover the prior year. It’s 2024 now, which means you’re filing taxes for wages you earned in 2023.

This is true whether you’re employed at a traditional job, freelancing, or reporting investment gains and losses. Sometimes you can still file a tax return for previous…

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*Missy*

Working through my trauma one story at a time. I enjoy writing flash fiction, too. Whether you're here for fiction or nonfiction, thanks for joining me! :)