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News News Releases IR-2023-41, IRS begins new Digital Intake initiative; Form 940 scanning process off to strong start; other forms to start soon IR-2023-39, IRS opens many Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the nation on March 11 for special Saturday hours and face-to-face help IR-2022-32, Tax Time Guide: Things to consider when filing a 2022 tax return IR-2023-13, IRS reminds taxpayers: Choose a tax professional carefully IR-2023-12, IRS: Updates to question on digital assets; taxpayers should continue to report all digital asset income More News Releases Tax Tips Tax Tip 2023-30, Taxpayers should know that an extension to file is not an extension to pay taxes Tax Tip 2023-26, Taxpayers can approve power of attorney or tax information authorization requests online Tax Tip 2023-22, Understanding the Credit for Other Dependents Tax Tip 2023-20, Many taxpayers may be able to file their state tax return using IRS Free File Tax Tip 2023-18, The EITC is a major tax benefit for millions of low- and moderate-income workers More Tax Tips Ready-to-Use Articles Each link under a topic leads to an article that you can share. The articles can be used as a drop-in article for your website, in electronic products, publications or other content as needed. Visit the Outreach Connection Archive for additional ready-to-use articles. Child Tax Credit Have friends or family in Puerto Rico? Spread the word on the expanded Child Tax Credit More Puerto Rico families qualify for Child Tax Credit Raising your grandkids? You may qualify for the Child Tax Credit Find out if you can claim the Child Tax Credit How the expanded 2021 child tax credit can help your family Coronavirus Tax Relief Taxpayers may receive Form 1099-K You may be eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit even if you don’t normally file a tax return Check your Recovery Rebate Credit eligibility Withholding and Estimated Taxes Tips for using the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator If you're self-employed, checking your tax situation just got easier Retirees: New IRS tool makes it easier to check your withholding What to do with your Tax Withholding Estimator results An estimated tax payment could help avoid a penalty Filing E-file and direct deposit help expedite tax refunds A name change affects a tax return Things to think about when choosing a tax preparer Employers: Consider benefits of filing payroll taxes electronically Payments If you owe taxes, you have options How to pay your taxes Gig Economy Gig economy workers: know your tax responsibilities Refunds E-file and direct deposit help expedite tax refunds Choose Direct Deposit for the fastest way to receive your refund Check the status of your refund Credits Find out if you're eligible for the earned income tax credit Education tax benefits may help with college costs You may benefit from the Credit for Other Dependents Tax Scams How to protect your private tax data Is that the IRS contacting you – or is it a scam? Other Topics How to request tax information in alternative formats Identity Protection PIN Program now available for all taxpayers Taxpayers can get tax info on social media Be ready to verify your identity when calling the IRS Resources Check out our other online tools and materials that are ready for you to use and share. Helpful Information Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Recovery Rebate Credit Where's My Refund? Options for paying your taxes Filing past due returns Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter Fix/Correct a Return Where's My Amended Return Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments Tax Reform Employer Identification Number (EIN) Articles Help taxpayers with free tax preparation face-to-face or virtually IRS modernizes Publication 17, the complete guide for individual tax filing information New option for claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit Life events and tax benefits for education Online Tools IRS Free File – Prepare and e-file your federal tax returns for free through leading tax software providers. Several providers also offer free state tax return preparation. Use the EITC Assistant Where's My Refund? – Track your refund. IRS2Go – Official smartphone app of the IRS. Payments – It's never been easier to make a tax payment. Tax Withholding Estimator Steps to take now to get a jump on next year’s taxes Tax Reform Social Media IRS Social Media- social media tools with the latest information on taxes, products and services. Twitter Follow @IRSnews on Twitter Facebook IRS en español Instagram LinkedIn Audio/Visual YouTube IRS Video Portal - Video, webinars and audio presentations for small businesses, individuals & tax pros. Flyers, Brochures and Publications e-Posters Publication 5724, Credit for Previously Owned Clean VehiclesPDF Publication 5724-B, Credit for Commercial Clean VehiclesPDF Publication 5724-A, Credit for Clean VehiclesPDF Publication 5412, Warning: Coronavirus – Related ScamsPDF Publication 5423, Identity Theft Publication 5427, Tax Scam Alert Publication 5467, Reporting Unemployment Compensation on a Tax Return Publication 5468, A Closer Look Publication 5477, All taxpayers now eligible for Identity Protection PINs Publication 5478, IRS Free File available nowPDF Publication 5501, Getting your shot? Don't miss a financial boost Publication 5507, How to set up an IRS Online Account to Access Tax Information Publication 5533, Why You Should Create an IRS Online AccountPDF Publication 5533-A, How to Submit Authorizations Using Tax Pro Account and Online AccountPDF Publication 5534-G, File a 2021 Tax Return to Get the Remainder of Your 2021 Child Tax Credit Publication 5534-H, Claiming the 2021 Child Tax Credit When You Don't Normally File a Tax Return Publication 5649 (PR), Many Residents of Puerto Rico Are Newly Eligible for the Child Tax Credit (Puerto Rico)PDF Publication 5651, Still Need to File a 2021 Tax Return? Publication 5658, Expanded IRS voice bot options help taxpayers set up or modify a payment plan Publication 5666, Not required to File a tax return? Publication 5679, Procrastinating on your taxes because you're missing documents? General Information Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax Publication 4524 (EN-SP), Taxes. Security. Together. Security Awareness For TaxpayersPDF Publication 5027, Identity Theft Information for Taxpayers Publication 5256 (EN-SP), You May Need to Renew Your Expired ITIN Recruiting Volunteers to Prepare Taxes in Communities Across America Transcript IRS Offers Face-to-Face Saturday Help Find an office near you Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Partners and Stakeholders Get free Recovery Rebate Credit materials to share with your customers, employees, volunteers, etc.
