Once people complete and file their tax return, many of them eagerly await any refund they may be owed. Knowing fact from fiction can help manage expe...
Options for taxpayers who need help paying a tax bill
Taxpayers who can't pay their tax bill by the April 15, 2024, deadline shouldn't panic – the IRS is here to help. There are several options to help ta...
Families can save money with free tax filing options
Taxpayers with families who want to file free federal tax returns have several options that offer online tax preparation, electronic filing and direct...
Adoptive parents: Don’t forget about the Adoption Tax Credit
Taxpayers who adopted or started the adoption process in 2023 may qualify for the adoption credit. This credit can be applied to international, domest...
Parents have special tax situations and benefits. Tax breaks for parenting expenses can result in a lower tax bill and a higher refund. Here are some...
Where’s My Refund tool makes it easy to track the status of a federal tax return
Refund status is available within 24 hours after the taxpayer e-filed their current year return. The tool also gives the taxpayer a personalized refun...
Get accessible tax info and forms from the IRS Alternative Media Center
The IRS Alternative Media Center provides a variety of accessible services to help people who use assistive technology such as screen reading software...
Businesses: Electronically file Form 8300 to report cash payments over $10,000
Businesses that file 10 or more information returns must e-file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, instead of filing a paper return. For...
Amid rising concerns about a flood of improper Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims, the IRS ordered an immediate moratorium through at least the en...
The taxpayer must be a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide. They must also work at least 900 hours a schoo...
Learn the warning signs of Employee Retention Credit scams
Businesses and tax-exempt organizations should watch out for telltale signs of misleading claims involving the Employee Retention Credit. Scammers and...
IRS ends unannounced revenue officer visits to taxpayers
Ending unannounced visits to taxpayers will increase confidence in IRS’s tax administration work and improve overall safety for taxpayers and IRS empl...