Useful Tax Links
The IRS encourages everyone to use the Tax Withholding Estimator to perform a “paycheck checkup.”
This will help you make sure you have the right amount of tax withheld from your paycheck.
Use this secure service to pay your taxes for Form 1040 series, estimated taxes or other associated forms directly from your checking or savings account at no cost to you.
Use this tool to check if you’re eligible and enrolled for advance payments, view your bank account and mailing address, or view your payments.
The Sales Tax Deduction Calculator helps you figure the amount of state and local general sales tax you can claim when you itemize deductions on Schedule A (Forms 1040 or 1040-SR)
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/use-the-sales-tax-deduction-calculator
Use this tool to apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for your business.
You can view your tax records now in your Online Account. This is the fastest, easiest way to, find out how much you owe, look at your payment history, see your prior year adjusted gross income (AGI), or view other tax records.
Use this link to apply for an Installment Agreement with the IRS. Payment options include full payment, a short-term payment plan (paying in 180 days or less) or a long-term payment plan (installment agreement) (paying monthly).
https://www.irs.gov/payments/online-payment-agreement-application
An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit number that prevents someone else from filing a tax return using your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. The IP PIN is known only to you and the IRS.
https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin
Where’s My Refund will display the status of your refund, usually on the most recent tax year refund we have on file for you.
Check the status of your Form 1040-X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, for this year and up to three prior years.
Understand the various types of taxes you need to deposit and report such as, federal income tax, social security and Medicare taxes and Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax.
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employment-taxes
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS and is your voice at the IRS. Our job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly, and that you know and understand your rights as a taxpayer. We offer free help to guide you through the often-confusing process of resolving tax problems that you haven’t been able to solve on your own. Remember, the worst thing you can do is nothing at all.
The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.
