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IRS Newswire January 31, 2023

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*Key points to keep in mind when filing 2022 tax returns*

WASHINGTON ? To help taxpayers navigate the beginning of the tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service today offered a checklist of reminders for people as they prepare to file their 2022 tax returns.

From gathering paperwork to filing a tax return, these easy steps will make tax preparation smoother in 2023:

*1.?Gather tax paperwork and records for accuracy to avoid missing a deduction or credit.* Taxpayers should have all their important and necessary documents [ [link removed] ] before preparing their return. This helps people file a complete and accurate tax return. Errors and omissions [ [link removed] ] slow down tax processing, including refund times.

Some information taxpayers need before they begin includes:


* 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 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.?File electronically with direct deposit [ [link removed] ] to avoid delays in receiving 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 2021 tax return to be processed, here's a special tip to ensure their 2022 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 2022 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 $73,000 or less in 2022.

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 seven products in English and one in Spanish. Taxpayers must access these products through the IRS website [ [link removed] ].

People who make over $73,000 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.?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.?Avoid phone delays; use online resources before calling the IRS.* To avoid waiting on hold, the IRS urges people to use IRS.gov to get answers to tax questions [ [link removed] ], check a refund status [ [link removed] ] 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.

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 videos [ [link removed] ], or following the IRS on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram for the latest updates on tax changes, scam alerts, initiatives, products and services.

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