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News News Releases IR-2022-189, Reminder: Service providers, others may receive 1099-Ks for sales over $600 in early 2023 IR-2022-188, 401(k) limit increases to $22,500 for 2023, IRA limit rises to $6,500 IR-2022-178, IRS sending letters to over 9 million potentially eligible families who did not claim stimulus payments, EITC, Child Tax Credit and other benefits; Free File to stay open until Nov. 17 IR-2022-175, IRS: Don’t miss this important Oct. 17 tax extension deadline IR-2022-153, 2021 tax extension filers, don’t overlook these important tax benefits IR-2022-148, New school year reminder to educators; maximum educator expense deduction rises to $300 in 2022 IR-2022-124, IRS increases mileage rate for remainder of 2022 IR-2022-105, IRS provides guidance for residents of Puerto Rico to claim the Child Tax Credit IR-2022-63, Tax Time Guide: Electronic tax payment and agreement options available to taxpayers who owe IR-2022-62, Easy steps to avoid tax return errors that can delay processing or adjust refunds IR-2022-58, IRS provides more forms, letters and publications in multilingual and alternative formats: Spanish Braille now available IR-2022-54, IRS highlights importance of Child and Dependent Care Credit; can help families, others IR-2022-45, Tax Time Guide: IRS reminds taxpayers to report gig economy income, virtual currency transactions, foreign source income and assets IR-2022-29, Tax Time Guide: American Rescue Plan changes can boost refunds for many families; people should file even if they haven’t for years More News Releases Tax Tips COVID Tax Tip 2022-168, Not too much, not too little - taxpayers should check if their tax withholding is just right COVID Tax Tip 2022-167, Taxpayers in declared disaster areas have more time to file tax returns to get COVID penalty relief COVID Tax Tip 2022-166, Nine million people who missed expanded tax benefits still have time to file Tax Tip 2022-161, IRS-certified volunteers make a difference for millions of taxpayers Tax Tip 2022-160, Rebuilding records after a natural disaster is an essential step in recovery COVID Tax Tip 2022-134, Parents can boost their back-to-school budget by claiming tax credits and refunds COVID Tax Tip 2022-131, Taxpayers: File when ready, don’t wait until October 17 to file a 2021 tax return Tax Tip 2022-130, Info to help with tax authorizations now available in traditional Chinese COVID Tax Tip 2022-118, From markers to face masks, classroom supplies may be tax deductible COVID Tax Tip 2022-111, People without a filing requirement may miss out on a refund if they don’t file a 2021 tax return COVID Tax Tip 2022-101, New voice bot options mean faster service and less wait time for taxpayers Tax Tip 2022-80, Taxpayers should include financial safety in their disaster preparedness plans COVID Tax Tip 2022-63, Here’s how taxpayers can resolve common after-tax day issues Tax Tip 2022-61, What someone should do if they missed the April deadline to file and pay taxes COVID Tax Tip 2022-46, Online Account and tax transcripts can help taxpayers file a complete and accurate tax return Tax Tip 2022-38, Two tax credits that can help cover the cost of higher education 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 Get help claiming the expanded 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 Individuals who file a 2019 or 2020 tax return before Sept. 30, 2022, may qualify for penalty relief 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 Paycheck Checkup for taxpayers who itemize Paycheck Checkup for seasonal and part-year workers Filing Don’t wait to file: IRS Free File, other resources still available to file 2021 tax returns No need to wait until the October 17 extension deadline — file electronically when you’re ready Gather records for the 2022 tax filing season 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 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 It’s not too late to avoid interest and penalty charges 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 IRS gears up for the Get Ready campaign Higher Education grants tax free under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) 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 Income Tax Withholding Assistant for Employers 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 Follow @IRSenEspanol on Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Audio/Visual YouTube Podcasts IRS Video Portal - Video, webinars and audio presentations for small businesses, individuals & tax pros. Flyers, Brochures and Publications e-Posters Publication 5412, Warning: Coronavirus – Related Scams 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 5486, Claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on a 2020 Tax Return Publication 5486-A, Claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit When You Don't Normally File a Tax Return Publication 5486-B, Claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on a 2021 Tax Return 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 5514, What's different about the third Economic Impact Payment Publication 5515, Third Economic Impact Payments for Americans experiencing homelessness Publication 5515-A, Stimulus payments for the Homeless Publication 5519, Economic Impact Payments: When Someone in Your Family Doesn't have a Social Security Number 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-B, Advanced Payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit - The Basics Publication, 5534-D, The 2021 Child Tax Credit: Three Steps to Getting Your Advance Payments Publication 5534-E, Advance Payments of the Child Tax Credit: Which Online Tool Should I Use (Flyer) Publication 5534-F, Advance Child Tax Credit Payments for Americans Experiencing Homelessness (Flyer) 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? Publication 5697, IRS provides automatic penalty relief to most people and businesses who file certain 2019 and 2020 returns latePDF Toolkits Publication 5537, IRS Toolkit for Partners: Advance Payments of the 2021 Child Tax CreditPDF Tax Reform Publication 5303, Paycheck CheckupPDF Publication 5307, Tax Reform: Basics for Individuals and Families 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 Publication 5259 (EN-SP), Fact Sheet ITIN Changes Reminders for Extension Filers Transcript 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.
