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IRS Newswire January 30, 2024
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*Issue Number:*? ? IR-2024-28
*Inside This Issue*
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*Things to remember when filing 2023 tax returns*
WASHINGTON ?The Internal Revenue Service today offered a checklist to help taxpayers as they prepare to file their 2023 tax returns during filing season.
These six easy tips will help make tax preparation smoother in 2024. Much of this information is also available on a special IRS.gov free help [ [link removed] ] page:
*1. Gather all necessary tax paperwork and records for accuracy to avoid missing a deduction or credit [ [link removed] ].* Taxpayers should have all their important and necessary documents [ [link removed] ] before preparing their return. This will help file a complete and accurate tax return. Errors and omissions [ [link removed] ] slow down tax processing, including refund times.
Before beginning, taxpayers should have:
* Social Security numbers for everyone listed on the tax return.
* Bank account and routing numbers.
* Various tax forms such as W-2s, 1099s, 1098s and other income documents or records of digital asset [ [link removed] ] transactions.
* Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace statement.
* Any IRS letters citing an amount received for a certain tax deduction or credit.
*2. Remember to report all types of income on the tax return.* This is important to avoid receiving a notice or a bill from the IRS. Don?t forget to include income from:
* Goods created and sold on online platforms.
* Investment income.
* Part-time or seasonal work.
* Self-employment or other business activities.
* Services provided through mobile apps.
*3. Filing electronically with direct deposit [ [link removed] ] is the fastest way to receive a refund.* Avoid paper returns. Tax software helps individuals avoid mistakes by doing the math. It guides people through each section of their tax return using a question-and-answer format.
For those waiting on their 2022 tax return to be processed, here's a special tip to ensure their 2023 tax return is accepted by the IRS for processing. Make sure to enter $0 (zero dollars) for last year's adjusted gross income (AGI) on the 2023 tax return. Everyone else should enter their prior year's AGI from last year's return.
*4. Free resources are available to help eligible taxpayers file online.* Free help may also be available to qualified taxpayers. IRS Free File [ [link removed] ] provides a free online alternative to filing a paper tax return. IRS Free File is available to any individual or family who earned $79,000 or less in 2023.
With IRS Free File, leading tax software providers make their online products available for free as part of a 21-year partnership with the IRS. This year, there are eight products in English and one in Spanish. Taxpayers must access these products [ [link removed] ] through the IRS website.
People who make over $79,000 can use the IRS' Free File Fillable Forms [ [link removed] ]. These are the electronic version of IRS paper forms. This product is best for people who are comfortable preparing their own taxes.
Qualified taxpayers can also find free one-on-one tax preparation help around the nation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs [ [link removed] ].
*5. Consider which filing option to use; each one has its own benefits.* Taxpayers should decide based on their personal situation and comfort level with tax preparation.
* Personally file taxes.
* Use online filing services.
* Hire a tax professional. Choose a tax professional carefully. Most tax return preparers are professional, honest and provide excellent service to their clients. However, dishonest tax return preparers who file false income tax returns do exist. The IRS has a Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications [ [link removed] ] and more on choosing a tax pro [ [link removed] ] on IRS.gov.
*6. Don?t wait on hold when calling the IRS*. Use online resources at IRS.gov to get answers to tax questions [ [link removed] ], check a refund statu [ [link removed] ]s or pay taxes [ [link removed] ]. There?s no wait time or appointment needed ? online tools [ [link removed] ] and resources are available 24 hours a day. The IRS? Interactive Tax Assistant tool [ [link removed] ] and Let Us Help You [ [link removed] ] resources are especially helpful.
*Stay updated*
Additionally, the IRS suggests taxpayers stay up to date on important tax information online by:
* Following the IRS? official social media accounts [ [link removed] ] and email subscription lists [ [link removed] ] to stay current on the latest tax topics and alerts.
* Downloading the IRS2Go mobile app [ [link removed] ], watching IRS YouTube video [ [link removed] ]s or following the IRS on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram for the latest updates on tax changes, scam alerts, initiatives, products and services.
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