Summer Tax Needs

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Interactive Tax Assistant Check your withholding Check your refund status Pay your taxes electronically

Summer Tax Needs

Here are twelve good reasons to visit IRS.gov this summer.

1. Use the Interactive Tax Assistant. This tool is a tax law resource that covers a number of topics. The ITA is easy to use as it leads you through a series of questions and provides responses to your tax law inquiries.

2. Check your withholding. Use the IRS Withholding Calculator tool to check if you re on target with the amount withheld from your pay. This tool can help you decide if you need to give your employer a new Form W-4, Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate.

3. Check your refund status. The Where s My Refund? tool is a fast and easy way to check the status of your tax refund. Use the IRS2Go mobile app or click on the Refund tab on IRS.gov.

4. Order a transcript. Order your tax return transcript or tax account transcript online. You ll receive it within 5 to 10 days.

5. Pay your taxes electronically. Use the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System to pay your taxes online or by phone. EFTPS is a free service.

6. Apply for a payment agreement. The Online Payment Agreementtool allows you to apply for a payment agreement online if you owe $50,000 or less in taxes, interest and penalties.

7. Check out a charity. Search for qualified charities using Exempt Organizations Select Check. This tool will tell you if an organization is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations.

8. Check your homebuyer credit repayments. Use the First Time Homebuyer Credit Lookup tool to get account information such as the total amount of your credit or your repayment amount.

9. Get forms and publications. View, download and order federal tax forms and publications anytime, day or night.

10. Check your eligibility for an offer in compromise. An OIC allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount you owe. It s an option if you cant fully pay your taxes, or doing so creates a financial hardship. Use the OIC Pre-Qualifier tool to see if you may be eligible before you apply for one.

11. Get up-to-date tax news. Get the latest tax information in the IRS Newsroom.

12. Explore career opportunities. Learn about careers at the IRS. The IRS is seeking students, recent college graduates and experienced professionals for full-time career and seasonal positions.