Tips to Help Taxpayers Decide How and When to File an Amended Tax Return

This article was published by the IRS. After filing their tax return, taxpayers may find they made an error or forgot to enter something on it. The IRS strongly recommends taxpayers use the Interactive Tax Assistant, Should I File an Amended Return? to help determine if they should correct an error or make other changes to [...]

Help for Taxpayers

Do you have a tax question? If so, start with the help link at the top of the IRS.gov web page. There, you'll find lots of useful information, whether you're filing your tax return, checking on your refund, looking for payment options, or if you have other tax questions. You can also try the Interactive Tax [...]

Pop Quiz! Do You Qualify for an Education Tax Credit?

Class is in session! It's time to learn how education tax credits can help pay for higher education. There are two education tax credits that can help offset the cost of higher education: the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. These can help if you're heading to college, getting specialized job training, or [...]

IRS Ends Unannounced Revenue Officer Visits to Taxpayers

This article was published by the IRS. The IRS has ended most unannounced visits to taxpayers by revenue officers. Ending unannounced visits to taxpayers will increase confidence in IRS's tax administration work and improve overall safety for taxpayers and IRS employees. Fraudsters bombarding taxpayers by mail, by phone, and in person increased confusion about home visits [...]

Day Camp and Other Child Care Expenses

When school's out on break, what do you do with your children? If you send them to a day camp, the money you pay may qualify for a tax credit when you file your taxes. This means you might get some money back. That's because day camp expenses can be used to claim the child and [...]

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