Instructions For Form 2290 - 2016 (Page 12 of 14) in pdf

processor. Simply download IRS2Go from Google Play, the

Tax forms and publications. You can download or print all

Apple App Store, or the Amazon Appstore, and make your

of the forms and publications you may need on

payments anytime, anywhere.

formspubs. Otherwise, you can go to

orderforms

to place an order and have forms mailed to you. You should

What if I can’t pay now? Click on the “Pay Your Tax Bill”

receive your order within 10 business days.

icon on IRS.gov for more information about these additional

options.

Direct Deposit. The fastest way to receive a tax refund is by

Apply for an

online payment agreement

to meet your tax

combining direct deposit and IRS e-file. Direct deposit

obligation in monthly installments if you cannot pay your

securely and electronically transfers your refund directly into

taxes in full today. Once you complete the online process,

your financial account. Eight in 10 taxpayers use direct

you will receive immediate notification of whether your

deposit to receive their refund. The majority of refunds are

agreement has been approved.

received within 21 days or less.

An offer in compromise allows you to settle your tax debt

Getting a transcript or copy of a return.

for less than the full amount you owe. Use the

Offer in

Go to IRS.gov and click on “Get Transcript of Your Tax

Compromise Pre-Qualifier

to confirm your eligibility.

Records” under “Tools.”

Checking the status of an amended return. Go to

Call the transcript toll-free line at 1-800-908-9946.

IRS.gov and click on the Tools tab and then

Where’s My

Mail Form 4506-T or Form 4506T-EZ (both available on

Amended Return?

IRS.gov).

Understanding an IRS notice or letter. Enter

Using online tools to help prepare your return. Go to

“Understanding your notice” in the search box on IRS.gov to

IRS.gov and click on the Tools bar to use these and other

find additional information about your IRS notice or letter.

self-service options.

The

Earned Income Tax Credit Assistant

determines if you

Visiting the IRS. Locate the nearest Taxpayer Assistance

are eligible for the EIC.

Center using the Office Locator tool on IRS.gov. Enter “office

The

Online EIN Application

helps you get an employer

locator” in the search box. Or choose the “Contact Us” option

identification number.

on the IRS2Go app and search Local Offices. Before you

The

IRS Withholding Calculator

estimates the amount you

visit, use the Locator tool to check hours and services

should have withheld from your paycheck for federal income

available.

tax purposes.

Watching IRS videos. The IRS Video portal

The

Electronic Filing PIN Request

helps to verify your

contains video and audio presentations

identity when you do not have your prior year AGI or prior

for individuals, small businesses, and tax professionals.

year self-selected PIN available.

You’ll find video clips of tax topics, archived versions of panel

The

First Time Homebuyer Credit Account Look-up

tool

discussions and Webinars, and audio archives of tax

provides information on your repayments and account

practitioner phone forums.

balance.

Getting tax information in other languages. For

For help with the alternative minimum tax, go to IRS.gov/

taxpayers whose native language is not English, we have the

AMT.

following resources available.

Understanding identity theft issues.

1. Taxpayers can find information on IRS.gov in the

Go to

uac/Identity-Protection

for information

following languages.

and videos.

Spanish

If your SSN has been lost or stolen or you suspect you are

Chinese

a victim of tax-related identity theft, visit

identitytheft

to learn what steps you should take.

Vietnamese

Korean

Checking on the status of a refund.

Go to refunds.

Russian

Download the free IRS2Go app to your smart phone and

2. The IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers provide

use it to check your refund status.

over-the-phone interpreter service in over 170 languages,

Call the automated refund hotline at 1-800-829-1954.

and the service is available free to taxpayers.

Making a tax payment. The IRS uses the latest encryption

The Taxpayer Advocate Service Is Here To Help

technology so electronic payments are safe and secure. You

You

can make electronic payments online, by phone, or from a

mobile device. Paying electronically is quick, easy, and faster

What is the Taxpayer Advocate Service?

than mailing in a check or money order. Go to

The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent

payments

to make a payment using any of the following

organization within the Internal Revenue Service that helps

options.

taxpayers and protects taxpayer rights. Our job is to ensure

IRS Direct Pay

(for individual taxpayers who have a

that every taxpayer is treated fairly and that you know and

checking or savings account).

understand your rights under the

Taxpayer Bill of

Rights.

Debit or credit card (approved payment processors

online or by phone).

Electronic Funds Withdrawal (available during e-file).

What Can the Taxpayer Advocate Service Do for

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (best option

You?

for businesses; enrollment required).

We can help you resolve problems that you can’t resolve with

Check or money order.

the IRS. And our service is free. If you qualify for our

IRS2Go provides access to mobile-friendly payment

assistance, you will be assigned to one advocate who will

options like IRS Direct Pay, offering you a free, secure way to

work with you throughout the process and will do everything

pay directly from your bank account. You can also make

possible to resolve your issue. TAS can help you if:

debit or credit card payments through an approved payment

Instructions for Form 2290 (Rev. 072016)

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