Insights on tax return due dates, form 1040, form 1040ez, tax refunds and more

Taxpayers who need tax help can simply pull out their phone and download the IRS mobile app. IRS2Go is available to use for free on any iOS or Android device. Taxpayers can use IRS2Go to: Check the status of their refund. Taxpayers can check the status of their federal tax refund within 24 hours after the IRS receives an e-filed return, or about four weeks after the taxpayer mails a paper return. Make a payment. The app offers easy access to mobile-friendly payment options like IRS Direct Pay. This offers taxpayers a free, secure way to pay directly from their bank account. They can also make a debit or credit… Read More

Taxpayers can monitor their IRS information online Taxpayers can access their federal tax information through a secure login at IRS.gov/account. After logging in, the user can view: The amount they owe Their payment history Tax records Key information from their most recent tax return as originally filed A taxpayer can monitor their personal tax account by keeping track of payments and taxes owed. This online information is the same as what’s provided by IRS representatives. Taxpayers who owe can pay from their bank account or with a debit or credit card. Taxpayers who need more time to pay can also apply for a payment plan, including an installment agreement. Other… Read More

What taxpayers should know about amending a tax return Taxpayers who discover they made a mistake on their tax returns after filing can file an amended tax return to correct it. This includes things like changing the filing status, and correcting income, credits or deductions. Here are some tips for taxpayers who need to amend a tax return. Complete and mail the paper Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Taxpayers must file an amended return on paper whether they filed the original return on paper or electronically. Filers should mail the Form 1040X to the address listed in the form’s instructions. However, taxpayers filing Form 1040X in response… Read More