IRS Phone Numbers / Helpdesk Verify your identity when you call IRS representatives must verify your identity before discussing your personal information. Have the following ready when you call: Individuals Social Security numbers (SSN) and birth dates Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for taxpayers without a Social Security number Filing status – single, head of household,… Read More »
How to file Federal Taxes for Free Free File is open for business! Click the Start Free File Now button to file your FREE federal return. The new tax law may affect your tax return. Review IRS Publication 5307, Tax Reform Basics for Individuals and Families (PDF). Welcome to Free File, where you can prepare and… Read More »
Check Where’s My Refund from IRS? Where’s My Refund? (Click here) will give you the status of your refund. You can check the status within 24 hours after we’ve received your e-file return or 4 weeks after you’ve mailed a paper return. It has the most up to date information about your refund. Telephone Access If you don’t… Read More »
Companies can visit IRS.gov to find out how the tax reform affects your bottom line Some companies may have questions about how the law affects 2017 tax reform organization and final results. IRS.gov is a great place to find answers. Here are several pages on the website of the IRS that address tax reform. Companies… Read More »
Individuals can find answers to their questions about tax reform on IRS.gov Tax reform legislation passed in December 2017 affects almost every taxpayer. The IRS is working closely with partners in the tax return preparation and tax software industries to prepare for tax reform affecting tax year 2018. This ongoing collaboration ensures that taxpayers can… Read More »
People can find answers to questions about tax reform in IRS.gov Tax reform legislation passed in December 2017 affects almost all taxpayers. The IRS is working with partners in the preparation of tax returns and tax software industry to prepare for the tax reform affecting the tax year 2018. This ongoing collaboration ensures that taxpayers… Read More »
Drought-stricken farmers and ranchers have more time to replace livestock Farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought may get extra time to replace the livestock and defer tax on any gains from the forced sales. Here are some facts about this to help farmers understand how the deferral works and… Read More »
Information to help taxpayers understand the different tax filing statuses to file your taxes Taxpayers usually do not think about their marital status until they file their taxes. However, the marital status of a taxpayer could change during the year, so it is always a good time for a taxpayer to know the different… Read More »
IRS issues guidance on changes in Employment Law and Tax Reduction deductions for business expenses for meals, entertainment WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service, IRS today issued guidelines on the deduction of business expenses for meals and entertainment, after changes in Employment Law and Tax Reduction (TCJA). The TCJA 2017, eliminated the deduction for any… Read More »
Taxpayers who haven’t checked their withholding should use the Withholding Calculator ASAP The IRS recommends taxpayers use the Withholding Calculator to do a “Paycheck Checkup” as soon as possible. This will help taxpayers check that they are having the correct amount of income tax withheld from their paychecks. Earlier this year the IRS updated the Withholding Calculator… Read More »