Your First Job Whether it's a summer job or part-time work after school, not all the money you earn will make it to your pocket. Find out why. File Your Return Using IRS e-file Use the internet and get your refund directly deposited to your bank account. What Tax Records To Keep Now that you've filed, find out what records you should hang on to, and for how long. Where's My Refund? You've filed your federal income tax return and now you want the lowdown on your refund. Track it through this secure Web site. Helpful Forms Form 8863, Education Credits (Hope and Lifetime Learning Credits)PDF Form 8917, Tuition and Fees DeductionPDF Publication17, Your Federal Income TaxPDF Helpful Tools and Resources What if I can't pay? File anyway. Check here if you file late or get a bill from IRS. Tax Withholding Estimator Having too much or too little tax withheld? Try this easy-to-use estimator. Taxpayer Advocate Service Experiencing economic harm? You may be eligible for TAS assistance. Credits Taxpayers should consider claiming tax credits for which they might be eligible when completing their federal income tax returns, advises the IRS. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes owed. Some credits are refundable – taxes could be reduced to the point that a taxpayer would receive a refund rather than owing any taxes.