Did you miss a credit or deduction, or need to correct something else on your tax return for this year or past years? If so, you can file an amended tax return. Here are five things you need to know about amending a tax return: First, be sure to identify the year of the return you're [...]
If you've filed your tax return, you may be wondering when you'll get your refund. If you head over to IRS.gov/refund, you'll find the IRS' "Where's My Refund?" tool. 24 hours after electronically filing your taxes, you can check on the status of your money on the IRS website. You can also access "Where's My Refund?" [...]
There are several easy ways to pay your taxes: online; by phone; or with cash, check, or money order. To pay online, you can go to your online account at IRS.gov/account and make a payment from your checking or savings account. You can also view the amount you owe, any payment history or activity, and other [...]
Do you need more time to file your tax return? Don’t worry, getting an extension of time to file is easy. You can get an automatic extension of six months by filing Form 4868. You will find it at IRS.gov/extensions. But remember – this is an extension of time to file, not an extension of time [...]
If you owe taxes, but can't pay in full by the April deadline, you should file your federal tax return anyway and pay as much as possible to reduce penalty and interest amounts. An extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay your taxes. Pay as much as you can by [...]
