Tax Tip 2024-80: Get last minute tax filing help fast at IRS.gov

IRS Tax Tips

Oct. 2, 2024

Issue Number: Tax Tip 2024-80

Get last minute tax filing help fast at IRS.gov

For people who haven't filed their 2023 tax return yet, IRS.gov has resources to help them file electronically, get personalized tax account info and find the status of their refund. These online tools are available any time, so taxpayers can use them at their convenience.

Get tax information 24/7

Taxpayers can use IRS.gov to:

Visit the filing page to get information on most federal income tax topics.
Access the Interactive Tax Assistant tool for answers to many tax law questions.
Sign into their individual IRS Online Account to view their balance and tax records, make payments and manage their communication preferences.
Find information about their tax refunds using the Where's My Refund? tool.

Taxpayers can also download the official IRS mobile app, IRS2Go, to check their refund status, make payments, find free tax preparation assistance and sign up for helpful tax tips.

File electronically

Taxpayers who requested an extension to October 15 or who missed the April deadline can still prepare and file returns electronically. The IRS accepts electronically filed returns 24/7. Those who qualify can file electronically for free with IRS Free File.

Don’t wait. If filers have all the information and documentation they need to file an accurate return, they can file today. They can get their refund faster by choosing direct deposit.

Taxpayers who owe should pay electronically as soon as possible to reduce penalties and interest. Taxpayers can make payments or set up payment plans online.

Find a Taxpayer Assistance Center

The Taxpayer Assistance Center Locator tool has a new look and feel, featuring a dynamic map, a directions button and two tabs for inputting search criteria. It's important to remember that Taxpayer Assistance Centers operate by appointment only. Taxpayers must make an appointment by calling the number for the office they want to visit.

Read information in multiple languages

Many IRS webpages are now available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Haitian Creole and Chinese. Some of the multilingual resources include the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, e-file resources and many tax forms and publications.

Access the Alternative Media Center

The online Alternative Media Center has accessible products for use with assistive technology such as screen-reading software, refreshable Braille displays and screen magnifying software. These products include tax forms, instructions and publications that can be downloaded or viewed online in PDFs, HTML, eBraille, text and large print. To request paper copies of tax forms, instructions or publications in Braille or large print, taxpayers can call the tax form telephone number at 800-829-3676. Taxpayers can complete Form 9000, Alternative Media Preference, to receive their IRS tax notices in Braille, large print, audio or electronic formats.

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Issue Number: Tax Tip 2024-80