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The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing.
all similar items donated to any qualified organi- pensions and retirement-related issues • Required to include their preparer tax iden-
zation during the year. unique to seniors. Go to IRS.gov/TCE, tification number (PTIN).
If you don't attach the appraisal, you can't download the free IRS2Go app, or call
deduct your contribution, unless your failure to 888-227-7669 for information on free tax Although the tax preparer always signs the
attach it is due to reasonable cause and not to return preparation. return, you're ultimately responsible for provid-
willful neglect. • MilTax. Members of the U.S. Armed ing all the information required for the preparer
Forces and qualified veterans may use Mil- to accurately prepare your return. Anyone paid
Form 8282. An organization must file Form Tax, a free tax service offered by the De- to prepare tax returns for others should have a
8282 if, within 3 years of receiving property for partment of Defense through Military One- thorough understanding of tax matters. For
which it was required to sign a Form 8283, it Source. For more information, go to more information on how to choose a tax pre-
sells, exchanges, consumes, or otherwise dis- MilitaryOneSource (MilitaryOneSource.mil/ parer, go to Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer
poses of the property. The organization must MilTax). on IRS.gov.
also send you a copy of the form. However, the Also, the IRS offers Free Fillable
organization need not file Form 8282 to report Forms, which can be completed online and Coronavirus. Go to IRS.gov/Coronavirus for
the sale of an item if you signed a statement on then filed electronically regardless of in- links to information on the impact of the corona-
Section B of Form 8283 stating that the ap- come. virus, as well as tax relief available for individu-
praised value of the item, or a specific item als and families, small and large businesses,
within a group of similar items, was $500 or Using online tools to help prepare your re- and tax-exempt organizations.
less. For this purpose, all shares of nonpublicly turn. Go to IRS.gov/Tools for the following.
traded stock or securities, or items that form a • The Earned Income Tax Credit Assistant Employers can register to use Business
set (such as a collection of books written by the (IRS.gov/EITCAssistant) determines if Services Online. The Social Security Adminis-
same author or a group of place settings), are you’re eligible for the earned income credit tration (SSA) offers online service at SSA.gov/
considered to be one item. (EIC). employer for fast, free, and secure online W-2
• The Online EIN Application (IRS.gov/EIN) filing options to CPAs, accountants, enrolled
agents, and individuals who process Form W-2,
How To Get Tax Help helps you get an employer identification Wage and Tax Statement, and Form W-2c,
number (EIN) at no cost.
• The Tax Withholding Estimator (IRS.gov/ Corrected Wage and Tax Statement.
If you have questions about a tax issue; need W4app) makes it easier for you to estimate IRS social media. Go to IRS.gov/SocialMedia
help preparing your tax return; or want to down- the federal income tax you want your em- to see the various social media tools the IRS
load free publications, forms, or instructions, go ployer to withhold from your paycheck. uses to share the latest information on tax
to IRS.gov to find resources that can help you This is tax withholding. See how your with- changes, scam alerts, initiatives, products, and
right away. holding affects your refund, take-home services. At the IRS, privacy and security are
pay, or tax due.
Preparing and filing your tax return. After • The First-Time Homebuyer Credit Account our highest priority. We use these tools to share
public information with you. Don’t post your so-
receiving all your wage and earnings state- Look-up (IRS.gov/HomeBuyer) tool pro- cial security number (SSN) or other confidential
ments (Forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-MISC, vides information on your repayments and information on social media sites. Always pro-
1099-NEC, etc.); unemployment compensation account balance. tect your identity when using any social net-
statements (by mail or in a digital format) or • The Sales Tax Deduction Calculator working site.
other government payment statements (Form (IRS.gov/SalesTax) figures the amount you The following IRS YouTube channels pro-
1099-G); and interest, dividend, and retirement can claim if you itemize deductions on vide short, informative videos on various tax-re-
statements from banks and investment firms Schedule A (Form 1040). lated topics in English, Spanish, and ASL.
(Forms 1099), you have several options to
choose from to prepare and file your tax return. Getting answers to your tax ques- • Youtube.com/irsvideos.
• Youtube.com/irsvideosmultilingua.
You can prepare the tax return yourself, see if tions. On IRS.gov, you can get
you qualify for free tax preparation, or hire a tax up-to-date information on current • Youtube.com/irsvideosASL.
professional to prepare your return. events and changes in tax law. Watching IRS videos. The IRS Video portal
• IRS.gov/Help: A variety of tools to help you (IRSVideos.gov) contains video and audio pre-
Free options for tax preparation. Go to get answers to some of the most common sentations for individuals, small businesses,
IRS.gov to see your options for preparing and tax questions. and tax professionals.
filing your return online or in your local commun- • IRS.gov/ITA: The Interactive Tax Assistant,
ity, if you qualify, which include the following. a tool that will ask you questions and, Online tax information in other languages.
• Free File. This program lets you prepare based on your input, provide answers on a You can find information on IRS.gov/
and file your federal individual income tax number of tax law topics. MyLanguage if English isn’t your native lan-
return for free using brand-name tax-prep- • IRS.gov/Forms: Find forms, instructions, guage.
aration-and-filing software or Free File filla- and publications. You will find details on
ble forms. However, state tax preparation the most recent tax changes and interac- Free Over-the-Phone Interpreter (OPI) Serv-
may not be available through Free File. Go tive links to help you find answers to your ice. The IRS is committed to serving our multi-
to IRS.gov/FreeFile to see if you qualify for questions. lingual customers by offering OPI services. The
free online federal tax preparation, e-filing, • You may also be able to access tax law in- OPI Service is a federally funded program and
and direct deposit or payment options. formation in your electronic filing software. is available at Taxpayer Assistance Centers
• VITA. The Volunteer Income Tax Assis- (TACs), other IRS offices, and every VITA/TCE
tance (VITA) program offers free tax help return site. The OPI Service is accessible in
to people with low-to-moderate incomes, Need someone to prepare your tax return? more than 350 languages.
persons with disabilities, and limited-Eng- There are various types of tax return preparers,
lish-speaking taxpayers who need help including enrolled agents, certified public ac- Accessibility Helpline available for taxpay-
preparing their own tax returns. Go to countants (CPAs), accountants, and many oth- ers with disabilities. Taxpayers who need in-
IRS.gov/VITA, download the free IRS2Go ers who don’t have professional credentials. If formation about accessibility services can call
app, or call 800-906-9887 for information you choose to have someone prepare your tax 833-690-0598. The Accessibility Helpline can
on free tax return preparation. return, choose that preparer wisely. A paid tax answer questions related to current and future
• TCE. The Tax Counseling for the Elderly preparer is: accessibility products and services available in
(TCE) program offers free tax help for all • Primarily responsible for the overall sub- alternative media formats (for example, braille,
taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 stantive accuracy of your return, large print, audio, etc.). The Accessibility Help-
years of age and older. TCE volunteers • Required to sign the return, and line does not have access to your IRS account.
specialize in answering questions about For help with tax law, refunds, or
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