Friday, January 22, 2010

Tax Tip: Top 10 reasons to visit IRS.gov

A tax tip from IRS.gov

If you have a tax question or need a tax form -- there's no need to leave the comfort of your home. All you need is a computer and Internet access because IRS.gov has a wealth of information.

Here are the top 10 reasons to visit IRS.gov.

1) Unlimited access -- get answers 24 hours a day seven days a week

If you find yourself working on your tax return over the weekend, there's no need to wait to get a form or an answer to a question -- visit the IRS Web site anytime. IRS.gov is accessible all day, every day. 

2) Find out all about electronic filing

Virtually everyone can prepare a return and file it for free. You can e-file from the comfort of your home 24 hours a day, seven days a week. E-file is fast and safe. Last year, 2 out of 3 taxpayers used e-file. Additionally, about 70 percent of taxpayers are eligible for the Traditional Free File. Find out more about Free File at IRS.gov. 

3) Check the status of your tax refund

Whether you chose direct deposit or asked IRS to mail you a check, you can check the status of your refund through Where's my Refund? at IRS.gov. 

4) Find out how to make payments electronically

You can authorize an electronic funds withdrawal, use a credit or debit card, or enroll in the U.S. Treasury's Electronic Federal Tax Payment System to pay your federal taxes. Electronic payment options are a convenient, safe and secure way to pay taxes.



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