irs.gov Online Services

Posted by uspost Finance Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Filing and paying your taxes should be as convenient as possible. That’s why the IRS provides you with many helpful online services, including the following featured interactive forms, calculators and tools:

Free File
Prepare and file your federal income taxes online—it’s easy and it’s free!

IRS Withholding Calculator
Estimate the amount that should be withheld from your paycheck for federal income tax purposes.

Where’s My Refund?
Check the status of your refund online after 72 hours if you e-filed or 3-4 weeks if you mailed your return.

Electronic Filing PIN Request
Get your Electronic Filing PIN, a one-time code used to verify your identity when you submit your tax return electronically.
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
Pay your federal taxes on-line or by phone through EFTPS, a free tax payment system.
Online Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Get your EIN within minutes without picking up the phone or mailing/faxing a paper Form SS-4.
Online Payment Agreement
Determine if you’re eligible and apply for an online payment agreement if you have a tax liability you can’t completely pay today.
e-Services for Tax Professionals
Register as an approved IRS business partner (e.g., e-filing tax professionals) and conduct business electronically with the IRS.

Other Helpful irs.gov Online Services
In addition to the services featured above, IRS provides you with the following:

Did I Receive a 2009 Economic Recovery Payment? — to complete the Form 1040 – Schedule M, Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credits, you’ll need to know if you received the $250 economic recovery payment made in 2009. Find out here.
Authorized e-file Provider (for Individuals)— to find an Authorized e-file Provider in your area who can electronically file your tax return.
Taxpayer Assistance Center Locator—to find a walk-in Taxpayer Assistance Center if you think your personal tax question can’t be handled by phone.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Assistant—to determine whether you are eligible for the EITC and estimate the amount of the credit. Spanish version available.
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Assistant—to determine whether you may be subject to AMT.
Sales Tax Deduction Calculator—to determine the amount of optional state and local sales tax you can claim on Schedule A of Form 1040.
Tax Exempt Charity Search—to find out whether an organization is exempt from federal taxation and determine the amount of your contributions that are tax deductible.
Subscription Services (IRS E-mail Services)—to sign up for one or more of our subscription services that provide you with tax related news.
Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA)— a new tax law resource that takes you through a series of questions and provides you with responses to tax law questions.
Tax Trails—to get answers to many common tax questions.