Instructions For Form 1040ez - Income Tax Return For Single And Joint Filers With No Dependents - 2017 Page 29

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Section 6—How To Get Tax Help
If you have questions about a tax issue, need help preparing
You can go to IRS.gov and click on the Filing tab to see your
your tax return, or want to download free publications, forms or
options for preparing and filing your return which include the fol-
instructions, go to IRS.gov and find resources that can help you
lowing.
right away.
Free File. Go to IRS.gov/FreeFile. See if you qualify to use
brand-name software to prepare and e-file your federal tax
Getting answers to your tax law questions. On
return for free.
IRS.gov get answers to your tax questions anytime,
VITA. Go to IRS.gov/VITA, download the free IRS2Go app,
anywhere.
or call 1-800-906-9887 to find the nearest VITA location for
Go to
IRS.gov/Help
or
IRS.gov/LetUsHelp
pages for a varie-
free tax preparation.
ty of tools that will help you get answers to some of the most
TCE. Go to IRS.gov/TCE, download the free IRS2Go app,
common tax questions.
or call 1-888-227-7669 to find the nearest TCE location for
Go to
IRS.gov/ITA
for the Interactive Tax Assistant, a tool
free tax preparation.
that will ask you questions on a number of tax law topics and
Getting tax forms and publications. Go to
IRS.gov/Forms
to
provide answers. You can print the entire interview and final
view, download, or print all of the forms and publications you
response for your records.
may need. You can also download and view popular tax publica-
Go to
IRS.gov/Pub17
to get Pub. 17, Your Federal Income
tions and instructions on mobile devices as an eBook at no
Tax for Individuals, which features details on tax-saving op-
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Where to file your tax return.
eBook.
Remember, there are many ways to file your return electron-
You may also be able to access tax law information in your
ically. It’s safe, quick and easy. See
Preparing and filing
electronic filing software.
your tax
return, earlier, for more information.
See
Where Do You File?
at the end of these instructions to
Access your online account (Individual taxpayers only).
determine where to mail your completed paper tax return.
Go to
IRS.gov/Account
to securely access information about
Getting a transcript or copy of a return. The quickest way to
your federal tax account.
get a copy of your transcript is to go to IRS.gov/Transcripts. Click
View the amount you owe, pay online, or set up an online
on either “Get Transcript Online” or “Get Transcript by Mail” to
payment agreement.
order a copy of your transcript. If you prefer, you can also:
Access your tax records online.
Order your transcript by calling 1-800-908-9946, or
Review the past 18 months of your payment history.
Mail Form 4506-T or Form 4506T-EZ (both available on
Go to
IRS.gov/SecureAccess
to review the required identity
IRS.gov).
authentication process.
Using online tools to help prepare your return. Go to
Preparing and filing your tax return. Find free options to pre-
IRS.gov/Tools
for the following.
pare and file your return on IRS.gov or in your local community if
The Earned Income Tax Credit Assistant (IRS.gov/EIC) de-
you qualify.
termines if you are eligible for the EIC.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers
The Online EIN Application (IRS.gov/EIN) helps you get an
free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, per-
employer identification number.
sons with disabilities, and limited-English-speaking taxpayers
The IRS Withholding Calculator (IRS.gov/w4app) estimates
who need help preparing their own tax returns. The Tax Coun-
the amount you should have withheld from your paycheck
seling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help for all
for federal income tax purposes.
taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older.
The First Time Homebuyer Credit Account Look-up
TCE volunteers specialize in answering questions about pen-
(IRS.gov/Homebuyer) tool provides information on your re-
sions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors.
payments and account balance.
The Sales Tax Deduction Calculator (IRS.gov/SalesTax) fig-
ures the amount you can claim if you itemize deductions on
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