This article was published by the IRS.
Many people know IRS.gov has the latest filing info and tax forms, but they may not be aware that it also has a wide range of other tax-related topics. Here are five things people can find on IRS.gov besides filing info.
- Find the Taxpayer Bill of Rights – Each taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights when dealing with the IRS. It’s important for taxpayers to know their rights and the IRS’s obligation to protect them.
- Learn how to apply for 501(c)(3) status – The requirements and process to apply for 501(c)(3) status can be a lot. The IRS’ webinars and resources help organizations apply for and maintain federal tax-exempt status.
- Discover IRS tax volunteer opportunities – People can learn to prepare taxes and make a difference in their community at the same time by volunteering to prepare taxes free of charge with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.
- Keep up with the latest tax scams – Knowing how identity thieves and fraudsters work is one way taxpayers can keep themselves safe.
- Use the Interactive Tax Assistant – People can get personalized answers to tax questions with the Interactive Tax Assistant. This tool provides answers to many common tax law questions based on the taxpayer’s individual circumstances.