Instructions For Form 1040-A - U.s. Individual Income Tax Return - 2016 Page 81
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92accounts or on debit cards is February 27, 2018, if they chose
ey order. Go to
IRS.gov/Payments
to make a payment using
direct deposit and there are no other issues with the tax return.
any of the following options.
IRS Direct
Pay: Pay your individual tax bill or estimated
Getting a transcript or copy of a return. The quickest way
tax payment directly from your checking or savings account at
to get a copy of your tax transcript is to go to
IRS.gov/
no cost to you.
Transcripts. Click on either “Get Transcript Online” or “Get
Debit or credit card: Choose an approved payment pro-
Transcript by Mail” to order a copy of your transcript. If you
cessor to pay online, by phone, and by mobile device.
prefer, you can:
Electronic Funds Withdrawal: Offered only when fil-
Order your transcript by calling 1-800-908-9946.
ing your federal taxes using tax preparation software or
Mail Form 4506-T or Form 4506T-EZ (both available on
through a tax professional.
IRS.gov).
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System: Best option
Using online tools to help prepare your return. Go to
for businesses. Enrollment is required.
IRS.gov/Tools
for the following.
Check or money order: Mail your payment to the ad-
The
Earned Income Tax Credit Assistant
(IRS.gov/EIC)
dress listed on the notice or instructions.
determines if you are eligible for the EIC.
Cash: You may be able to pay your taxes with cash at a
The
Online EIN Application
(IRS.gov/EIN) helps you get
participating retail store.
an employer identification number.
What if I can’t pay now? Go to
IRS.gov/Payments
for more
The
IRS Withholding Calculator
(IRS.gov/W4App) esti-
information about your options.
mates the amount you should have withheld from your pay-
Apply for an
online payment agreement
(IRS.gov/OPA)
check for federal income tax purposes.
to meet your tax obligation in monthly installments if you can't
The
First Time Homebuyer Credit Account Look-up
pay your taxes in full today. Once you complete the online
(IRS.gov/Homebuyer) tool provides information on your repay-
process, you will receive immediate notification of whether
ments and account balance.
your agreement has been approved.
The
Sales Tax Deduction Calculator
(IRS.gov/SalesTax)
Use the
Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier (IRS.gov/
figures the amount you can claim if you itemize deductions on
OIC) to see if you can settle your tax debt for less than the full
Schedule A (Form 1040), choose not to claim state and local
amount you owe.
income taxes, and you didn’t save your receipts showing the
sales tax you paid.
Checking the status of an amended return. Go to
IRS.gov/
WMAR
to track the status of Form 1040X amended returns.
Resolving tax-related identity theft issues.
Please note that it can take up to 3 weeks from the date you
The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email
mailed your amended return for it to show up in our system and
or telephone to request personal or financial information. This
processing it can take up to 16 weeks.
includes any type of electronic communication, such as text
messages and social media channels.
Understanding an IRS notice or letter. Go to
IRS.gov/
Go to
IRS.gov/IDProtection
for information and videos.
Notices
to find additional information about responding to an
If your SSN has been lost or stolen or you suspect you are
IRS notice or letter.
a victim of tax-related identity theft, visit
IRS.gov/ID
to learn
Contacting your local IRS office. Keep in mind, many ques-
what steps you should take.
tions can be answered on IRS.gov without visiting an IRS Tax
See Secure Your Tax Records From Identity Theft under
Assistance Center (TAC). Go to
IRS.gov/LetUsHelp
for the
General Information, earlier.
topics people ask about most. If you still need help, IRS TACs
Checking on the status of your refund.
provide help when a tax issue can’t be handled online or by
Go to IRS.gov/Refunds.
phone. All TACs now provide service by appointment so you’ll
The IRS can’t issue refunds before mid-February 2018
know in advance that you can get the service you need without
for returns that properly claimed the EIC or ACTC. This ap-
long wait times. Before you visit, go to
IRS.gov/TACLocator
to
plies to the entire refund, not just the portion associated with
find the nearest TAC, check hours, available services, and ap-
these credits. The IRS expects the earliest that earned income
pointment options.
credit and/or additional child tax credit related refunds will be
Watching IRS videos. The IRS Video portal
IRSvideos.gov
available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards is Febru-
contains video and audio presentations for individuals, small
ary 27, 2018, if they chose direct deposit and there are no other
businesses, and tax professionals.
issues with the tax return.
Getting tax information in other languages. For taxpayers
Download the official IRS2Go app to your mobile device
whose native language isn't English, we have the following re-
to check your refund status.
sources available. Taxpayers can find information on IRS.gov
Call the automated refund hotline at 1-800-829-1954. See
in the following languages.
Refund Information, later.
Spanish
(IRS.gov/Spanish).
Making a tax payment. The IRS uses the latest encryption
Chinese
(IRS.gov/Chinese).
technology to ensure your electronic payments are safe and se-
Vietnamese
(IRS.gov/Vietnamese).
cure. You can make electronic payments online, by phone, and
Korean
(IRS.gov/Korean).
from a mobile device using the IRS2Go app. Paying electroni-
Russian
(IRS.gov/Russian).
cally is quick, easy, and faster than mailing in a check or mon-
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