Errors Taxpayers Should Watch Out for When Preparing a Tax Return

This article was published by the IRS. Mistakes can happen when preparing a tax return — and that can cause delays or even rejected returns. Knowing what to lookout for can help taxpayers be better prepared when they file their federal tax return. Electronically filing a tax return reduces errors because the tax software does the [...]

Here’s What Businesses Should Know About Getting an Employer Identification Number

If you're required to file a business tax return, you're going to need an employer identification number. Taxpayers who use EINs include employers, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, non-profit associations, government agencies, and other business entities. You can apply for an EIN online by visiting IRS.gov/EIN. You can also apply by fax or by mail. Just check [...]

How to Use Secure Messaging through IRS Energy Credits Online

The IRS is excited to share a tutorial of how taxpayers can contact the IRS and receive messages using secure messaging through IRS Energy Credits Online. IRS Secure two-way messaging in the IRS ECO Tool enables safe and secure messaging at your fingertips between you and the IRS. Let's take a closer look at how this [...]

Use Where’s My Refund? Tool to Track Refund Status

This article was published by the IRS. As millions of people file their 2024 tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to use the Where’s My Refund? tool on IRS.gov to confirm receipt of their return and track a refund. Taxpayers who file electronically can typically use the Where’s My Refund? tool to check [...]

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