The IRS website gives visitors the answers they need to fit their busy summer schedules. Waiting for service is not a problem, and no appointment is needed to use the online tools 24 hours a day.
Here are some reasons to use the website this summer:
Find Tax Information Needed to File Your Extended Tax Returns Due October 15
If you requested an extension until October 15 to file your taxes, or if you missed the May 17 deadline, you can find information to prepare and file your tax returns.
The File tab on the IRS home page shows information for your federal income tax needs.
View, download or print tax forms, instructions & publications on the Forms & Instructions page.
Access the Interactive Tax Assistant tool to find answers to tax law questions specific to your individual circumstances based on your input. It can determine if you have to file a return, your filing status, if you can claim a dependent, if the type of income you have is taxable, if you're eligible to claim a credit, or if you can deduct expenses.
The Get Transcript tool allows you to view, print or download your tax transcripts.
You can E-file your tax returns for free with IRS Free File if you qualify.
The online Alternative Media Center (AMC) provides accessible products like screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays and screen magnifying software.
Keep Up With How Your Summer Activities Might Affect Your Taxes
Summer activities like homebuying or working a part-time job can affect taxes. While many summertime and part-time workers may not earn enough to owe tax, they file a return to get a refund for taxes withheld. The IRS website has information on subjects including common errors to avoid when you prepare your tax return and the latest guidance on current tax deductions and credits.
Adjust Your Withholding Now to Avoid Tax Surprises Next Year
Summer is a great time to check your withholding and avoid a tax surprise next filing season. Life events like marriage, divorce, having a child, or a change in income can affect taxes. The Tax Withholding Estimator helps employees assess their income tax, credits, adjustments and deductions and determine whether they need to change their withholding by submitting a new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate.
View the Status of Your Tax Refunds
You can find the most up-to-date information about tax refunds using the "Where's My Refund?" tool or on the IRS mobile app, IRS2Go. You can start checking the status of your refund 24 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of an e-filed return.
View Your Tax Account Online
You can view your tax account with the View Your Account tool to find information such as a payoff amount, the balance for each tax year owed, up to 24 months of your payment history, and key information from your current tax year return as originally filed.
Help Spread Awareness on Coronavirus Tax Relief
The IRS has placed a special emphasis on partnering with organizations that work with groups focusing on veterans, homeless and low-income, and non-English speaking audiences to share information, and they have worked with thousands of partners across the country, reaching organizations representing hundreds of millions of taxpayers. They ask community groups, non-profits, associations, education organizations and anyone else with connections to people with children to share critical information about the advance child tax credit as well as other important benefits.
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