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IRS Tax Tips August 9, 2022
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Issue Number:?COVID Tax Tip 2022-121
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*How extension filers ? and everyone else ? can get tax help fast*
For people who haven?t filed their 2021 tax return yet, and for everyone looking for tax assistance, IRS.gov has resources to help people 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:
* View the?filing page? [ [link removed] ]to get information on most federal income tax topics.
* Access the?Interactive Tax Assistant [ [link removed] ]tool for answers to many tax law questions.
* Sign into their individual?IRS online account [ [link removed] ]to view their balance and tax records, make payments, and manage communication preferences.
* Find information about their tax refunds using the?Where's My Refund? [ [link removed] ]
Taxpayers can also download the official IRS mobile app,?IRS2Go [ [link removed] ], 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 17 or missed the April 18 deadline [ [link removed] ]?can still prepare and file returns electronically for free with?IRS Free File [ [link removed] ], if they qualify. The IRS accepts?electronically filed returns [ [link removed] ]?24/7. There's no reason to wait until October 17 if filers have all the information and documentation, they need to file an accurate return today. They can get their refund faster by choosing?direct deposit [ [link removed] ].
If taxpayers need info about their Economic Impact Payments to determine eligibility for the recovery rebate credit [ [link removed] ] or need to reconcile their advance child tax credit payments [ [link removed] ], they can go to the Tax Records tab in their IRS online account.?
Taxpayers who missed the April 18 deadline and owe should file and pay electronically as soon as possible to reduce penalties and interest. Taxpayers can make payments [ [link removed] ] or set up?payment plans online.
*Find a taxpayer assistance center
*The?Taxpayer Assistance Center Locator tool [ [link removed] ]?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.
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*Many IRS webpages [ [link removed] ]?are now available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Haitian Creole and Chinese. Some of the?multilingual resources [ [link removed] ]?include the?Taxpayer Bill of Rights [ [link removed] ],?e-file resources [ [link removed] ]?and many tax?forms and publications [ [link removed] ].
*Access the Alternative Media Center
*The online?Alternative Media Center [ [link removed] ] has?accessible products [ [link removed] ]?for use with assistive technology like 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 as Section 508 compliant PDFs, HTML, eBraille, text and large print. To request paper copies of tax forms or 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 [ [link removed] ], to receive their IRS tax notices in Braille, large print, audio or electronic formats.
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