If you have a tax question or need a tax form – there’s no need to leave the
comfort of your home. All you need is a computer and Internet access because
IRS.gov has a wealth of information.
Here are the top 10 reasons to visit IRS.gov.
Unlimited access- get answers 24 hours a day seven
days a week. If you find yourself working on your tax return over the
weekend, there’s no need to wait to get a form or an answer to a question –
visit the IRS Web site anytime. IRS.gov is accessible all day, every day.
Find out all about electronic filing. Virtually everyone
can prepare a return and file it for free. You can e-file from the comfort of
your home 24 hours a day, seven days a week. E-file is fast and safe. Last year,
2 out of 3 taxpayers used e-file. Additionally, about 70 percent of taxpayers
are eligible for the Traditional Free File. Find out more about Free File at
IRS.gov.
Check the status of your tax refund. Whether you chose
direct deposit or asked IRS to mail you a check, you can check the status of
your refund through Where’s my Refund? at IRS.gov.
Find out how to make payments electronically. You can
authorize an electronic funds withdrawal, use a credit or debit card, or enroll
in the U.S. Treasury’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System to pay your federal
taxes. Electronic payment options are a convenient, safe and secure way to pay
taxes.
Find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
EITC is a tax credit for people who earned less than $48,000. Find out if you
are eligible by answering some questions and providing basic income information
using the EITC Assistant at IRS.gov.
Get tax forms and publications. You can view, download and
order tax forms and publications any hour of the day or night. Free File
Fillable Forms are also available for those taxpayers that are comfortable
filling out the forms and schedules without the help or assistance of software.
Calculate the right amount of withholding on your W-4. The
IRS Withholding Calculator at IRS.gov will help you ensure that you don’t have
too much or too little income tax withheld from your pay.
Request a payment agreement. Paying your taxes in full and
on time avoids unnecessary penalties and interest. However, if you cannot pay
your balance in full you may be eligible to use the Online Payment Agreement
Application to request an installment agreement.
Search for charities. Search Publication 78, Cumulative
List of Organizations to find out if an organization is exempt from federal
taxes and, if so, how much of your contributions to that organization are tax
deductible.
Get information about the latest tax law changes. Learn
about tax law changes that may affect your tax return. Special sections of the
Web site highlight changes that affect individual or business taxpayers.
Remember the address of the official IRS Web site is www.irs.gov. Don't be
confused by internet sites that end in .com, .net, .org or other designations
instead of .gov.
