Call the IRS With Your Tax Questions Live assistance is available Monday through Friday, typically from 7 AM to 7 PM local time. Individuals: 1-800-829-1040. Businesses: 1-800-829-4933. Automated assistance is available 24/7. Individuals can call 1-800-829-1040 to contact the IRS toll free. Contact Your Local IRS Office IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) provide in-person help […]
If your dependent received an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN), you will need to enter this PIN on your tax return. To enter your dependent’s IP PIN, follow the steps below. Online Dashboards From within your TaxAct return, click Taxes & Miscellaneous. On smaller devices, click the menu at the top left corner of your […]
The information included below is to assist you in researching your specific tax question. On the right side of any screen in the TaxAct program, there is an IRS Instructions or State Instructions link to provide additional information specific to the screen you are viewing. Our FAQs are available on our Most Popular Help Topics […]
State Tax Return To obtain a copy of your tax return from a state taxing agency, visit the Request a Copy of a State Return or Transcript page for links to the websites and/or forms for each state to request a copy of your return or transcript. Federal Tax Return If you need a transcript […]
The statute of limitations for saving Federal returns is generally three years after the date the return is filed. Returns filed before the federal filing deadline (typically April 15) are considered filed on the due date of the return (here are some exceptions to this rule). For more information, go to our Record Retention – […]
The IRS Tax Information for Businesses webpage contains a wealth of information for the small business owner. Another good source of information for the small business owner is the IRS Internal Revenue Bulletins (IRBs) webpage, which is published weekly. The IRB is the authoritative instrument of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue for announcing official rulings […]
For tax information for members of the military, please see the following: Military Family Tax Benefits Tax Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces Publication 3 Armed Forces’ Tax Guide Note that any link in the information above is updated each year automatically and will take you to the most recent version of the […]
Go to the IRS Where to File Paper Tax Returns With or Without a Payment webpage for a list of addresses for filing. Note that any link in the information above is updated each year automatically and will take you to the most recent version of the webpage or document at the time it is […]
Go to the IRS Contact My Local Office Internationally webpage to learn about international taxpayer service centers. Note that any link in the information above is updated each year automatically and will take you to the most recent version of the webpage or document at the time it is accessed.
The statute of limitations for saving Federal returns is generally three years after the date the return is filed. Returns filed before the federal filing deadline are considered filed on the due date of the return. Per the IRS How long should I keep records? webpage: The length of time you should keep a document […]
Per IRS Publication 936, page 8: Refinancing. Generally, points you pay to refinance a mortgage aren’t deductible in full in the year you pay them. This is true even if the new mortgage is secured by your main home. However, if you use part of the refinanced mortgage proceeds to substantially improve your main home […]
Wondering what’s changed in the tax world from last year? We put together the top six 2022 federal tax changes that taxpayers like you should know about before filing your income tax return in 2023. Tax year 2021 saw major tax changes due to the coronavirus pandemic, but many of those changes went away in […]
The IRS has advised that many people should expect smaller tax refunds for 2022. Here’s why your refund may not be as big as last year’s and some tips on what you can do to maximize your refund amount. Why do you get a tax refund from the IRS? Let’s review why we get a […]
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 includes the following key provisions: Extension of exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness Extension of mortgage insurance premiums treated as qualified residence interest Extension of above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses Extension of Indian employment tax credit Extension of railroad track maintenance […]
Alternative Minimum Tax (Video)
The IRS developed the “Did I Receive an Economic Recovery Payment?” look up tool which gives taxpayers an easy way to determine if they received the one-time ERP payment and which agency made the payment. Beginning March 8, 2010, taxpayers can call 866-234-2942 to access the phone application. The Web application will be available March […]
