Do you have a tax question? If so, start with the “Help” link at the top of IRS.gov. There you’ll find lots of useful information, whether you’re filing your tax return, checking on your refund, looking for payment options, wondering about coronavirus tax relief, need a tax transcript, or have any other tax questions. You can [...]
This video was published by the IRS. Most income is taxable and must be reported on your federal income tax return. But what you may not know is that some income is only partially taxable, or not taxed at all. For example, child support payments and welfare benefits are tax-free. Gifts and inheritances are generally tax-free [...]
This video was published by the IRS. If you changed your name after a recent marriage, divorce, or for some other reason, you need to notify the Social Security Administration of that change before you file your tax return. Otherwise, IRS computers can't mind your new name with your Social Security number. Names that don't match [...]
This video was published by the IRS. If you have recently finished filing your tax return, you're probably wondering when you will get your refund. More than 9 out of 10 refunds are issued in less than 21 days. So how can you check the status of your refund? You can use the "Where's My Refund?" [...]
This video was published by the IRS. If you didn't make a lot of money last year, you might be able to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit when you file your taxes. You don't need to have any children to qualify, but if you do, the credit could be worth several thousand dollars. To qualify, [...]
