There is lots of accessible tax information online for people with disabilities. Go to IRS.gov/accessible to find what you need. This page contains tax information in many helpful formats. The IRS has created tax products just for people who use assistive technology, such as screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays, and voice recognition software. This accessibility [...]
Remember: gift cards are for gifts, not for making tax payments. Many people give gift cards as a convenient gift for any occasion. Scammers use gift cards to steal your money. Here's how this usually works: The scammer may call you, impersonating an IRS agent, or contact you by text, email, or social media. The criminal [...]
If IRS increased how much you owe, such as through an audit, and you disagree, in most cases you may be able to appeal the IRS' decision. The IRS Independent Office of Appeals, sometimes referred to as Appeals, is a separate organization within the IRS. Their mission is to resolve tax disputes fairly and impartially. They [...]
It's important to think about hurricanes, tornadoes, and other disasters so you're prepared in case they happen. This includes safeguarding your tax forms and other financial records. First, you could take advantage of electronic record keeping. See if you can receive your bank statements and related documents by email. For paper documents such as W-2s and [...]
Students and others often get part-time and seasonal jobs to earn extra money or to save for later. Many people don't realize that they may have to report and pay taxes on their income. When you start a job, you need to fill out a Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate. Your employer uses this form to [...]
