Instructions For 1040ez - 2016 Page 30
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46The IRS Withholding Calculator (IRS.gov/w4app) estimates
process, you will receive immediate notification of whether
the amount you should have withheld from your paycheck
your agreement has been approved.
for federal income tax purposes.
Use the Offer-in-Compromise Pre-Qualifier (IRS.gov/oic) to
The First Time Homebuyer Credit Account Look-up
see if you can settle your tax debt for less than the full
(IRS.gov/homebuyer) tool provides information on your re-
amount you owe.
payments and account balance.
Checking the status of an amended return. Go to IRS.gov
The Sales Tax Deduction Calculator (IRS.gov/salestax) fig-
and click on Where’s My Amended Return? ( IRS.gov/wmar) un-
ures the amount you can claim if you itemize deductions on
der the "Tools" bar to track the status of Form 1040X amended
Schedule A (Form 1040), choose not to claim state and lo-
returns. Please note that it can take up to 3 weeks from the date
cal income taxes, and you didn’t save your receipts showing
you mailed your amended return for it show up in our system and
the sales tax you paid.
processing it can take up to 16 weeks.
Resolving tax-related identity theft issues
Understanding an IRS notice or letter. Go to
(IRS.gov/
The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email or
notices) to find additional information about responding to an
telephone to request personal or financial information. This
IRS notice or letter.
includes any type of electronic communication, such as text
Contacting your local IRS office. Keep in mind, many ques-
messages and social media channels.
tions can be resolved on IRS.gov without visiting an IRS Taxpay-
Go to
IRS.gov/idprotection
for information and videos.
er Assistance Center (TAC). Go to
IRS.gov/letushelp
for the top-
If your SSN has been lost or stolen or you suspect you are a
ics people ask about most. If you still need help, IRS TACs
victim of tax-related identity theft, visit
IRS.gov/id
to learn
provide tax help when a tax issue cannot be handled online or by
what steps you should take.
phone. All TACs now provide service by appointment, so you'll
know in advance that you can get the service you need without
Checking on the status of a refund.
waiting. Before you visit, go to
IRS.gov/taclocator
to find the
Go to IRS.gov/refunds.
nearest TAC and check hours, available services, and appoint-
Due to changes in the law, the IRS can't issue refunds be-
ment options. Or, on the IRS2Go app, under the Stay Connected
fore February 15, 2017, for returns that claim the earned in-
tab, choose the Contact Us options and click on “Local Offices.”
come tax credit (EIC) or the additional child tax credit
(ACTC). This applies to the entire refund, not just the portion
Watching IRS videos. The IRS Video portal (IRSvideos.gov)
associated with these credits.
contains video and audio presentations on topics of interest to
Download the free IRS2Go app to your smart phone and
individuals, small businesses, and tax professionals.
use it to check your refund status.
Getting tax Information in other languages. Taxpayers can
Call the automated refund hotline: 1-800-829-1954. See
Re-
find information on IRS.gov in the following languages.
fund
Information, later.
Spanish (IRS.gov/spanish)
Chinese (IRS.gov/chinese)
Making a tax payment. The IRS uses the latest encryption
Vietnamese (IRS.gov/vietnamese)
technology so electronic payments are safe and secure. You can
Korean (IRS.gov/korean)
make electronic payments online, by phone, or from a mobile
Russian (IRS.gov/russian)
device. Paying electronically is quick, easy, and faster than mail-
ing in a check or money order. Go to
IRS.gov/payments
to make
The IRS TACs provide over-the-phone interpreter service in
a payment using any of the following options.
over 170 languages, and the service is available free to taxpay-
IRS Direct
Pay: Pay your individual tax bill or estimated tax
ers.
payment directly from your checking or savings account at
no cost to you.
Refund Information
Debit or credit card: Choose an approved payment pro-
cessor to pay online, by phone, and by mobile device.
Electronic Funds Withdrawal: Offered only when filing
Information about your return will generally
your federal taxes using tax preparation software or through
be available within 24 hours after the IRS
a tax professional.
receives your e-filed return, or 4 weeks af-
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System: Best option for
ter you mail a paper return. But if you filed Form 8379 with your
businesses. Enrollment is required.
return, allow 14 weeks (11 weeks if you filed electronically) be-
Check or money order: Mail your payment to the address
fore checking your refund status. To check the status of your re-
listed on the notice or instructions.
fund, go to Where's My Refund? at
IRS.gov/refunds
or use the
Cash: If cash is your only option, you may be able to pay
free IRS2Go app, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
your taxes at a participating retail store.
Delayed refunds for returns claiming certain credits. Due
What if I can’t pay now? Go to
IRS.gov/payments
for more in-
to changes in the law, the IRS can’t issue refunds before Febru-
formation about your options.
ary 15, 2017, for returns that claim the earned income credit or
Apply for an online payment agreement (IRS.gov/opa) to
the additional child tax credit. This delay applies to the entire re-
meet your tax obligations in monthly installments if you can't
fund, not just the portion associated with these credits. Because
pay your taxes in full today. Once you complete the online
of the time it generally takes banking or financial systems to
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