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The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing.
including the Tax Calendar desktop tool, to formation about accessibility services can call choose direct deposit, which securely and elec-
help you learn about business taxes on 833-690-0598. The Accessibility Helpline can tronically transfers your refund directly into your
your own time, and at your own pace. answer questions related to current and future financial account. Direct deposit also avoids the
• Subscribe to e-News. A free electronic accessibility products and services available in possibility that your check could be lost, stolen,
mail service keeping you up to date on tax alternative media formats (for example, braille, or returned undeliverable to the IRS. Eight in 10
topics. large print, audio, etc.). The Accessibility Help- taxpayers use direct deposit to receive their re-
line does not have access to your IRS account. funds. If you don't have a bank account, go to
Requirements for filing. If you made or re- For help with tax law, refunds, or account-rela- IRS.gov/DirectDeposit for more information on
ceived a payment during the calendar year as a ted issues, go to IRS.gov/LetUsHelp. where to find a bank or credit union that can
small business or self-employed individual, you open an account online.
are most likely required to file an information re- Note. Form 9000, Alternative Media Prefer-
turn with the IRS. For more information, see Am ence, or Form 9000(SP) allows you to elect to Need someone to prepare your tax return?
I Required To File a Form 1099 or Other receive certain types of written correspondence There are various types of tax return preparers,
Information Return? on IRS.gov. in the following formats. including enrolled agents, CPAs, attorneys, and
Getting answers to your tax ques- • Standard Print. many others who don't have professional cre-
dentials. If you choose to have someone pre-
• Large Print.
tions. On IRS.gov, you can get pare your tax return, choose that preparer
up-to-date information on current • Braille.
events and changes in tax law. • Audio (MP3). wisely. A paid tax preparer is:
• Plain Text File (TXT).
• Primarily responsible for the overall sub-
• IRS.gov/Help: A variety of tools to help you • Braille Ready File (BRF). stantive accuracy of your return,
get answers to some of the most common • Required to sign the return, and
tax questions. Disasters. Go to Disaster Assistance and • Required to include their preparer tax iden-
• IRS.gov/ITA: The Interactive Tax Assistant, Emergency Relief for Individuals and tification number (PTIN).
a tool that will ask you questions and, Businesses to review the available disaster tax Although the tax preparer always signs the
based on you input, provide answers on a relief. return, you're ultimately responsible for provid-
number of tax law topics. ing all the information required for the preparer
• IRS.gov/Forms: Find forms, instructions, Getting tax forms and publications. Go to to accurately prepare your return. Anyone paid
and publications. You will find details on IRS.gov/Forms to view, download, or print all of to prepare tax returns for others should have a
the most recent tax changes and interac- the forms, instructions, and publications you thorough understanding of tax matters. For
tive links to help you find answers to your may need. Or, you can go to IRS.gov/ more information on how to choose a tax pre-
questions. OrderForms to place an order and have them parer, go to Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer
• You may also be able to access tax law in- mailed to you within 10 business days. on IRS.gov.
formation in your electronic filing software.
Getting tax publications and instructions in For your convenience, the IRS provides an
eBook format. You can also download and online database for all Authorized IRS e-file
IRS social media. Go to IRS.gov/SocialMedia view popular tax publications and instructions Providers that choose to be included in the da-
to see the various social media tools the IRS (including the Instructions for Form 1040) on tabase. You can locate the closest Authorized
uses to share the latest information on tax mobile devices as eBooks at IRS.gov/eBooks. IRS e-file Providers in your area where you can
changes, scam alerts, initiatives, products, and electronically file your tax return. For more infor-
services. At the IRS, privacy and security are Note. IRS eBooks have been tested using mation on finding a tax return preparer who pro-
our highest priority. We use these tools to share Apple's iBooks for iPad. Our eBooks haven't vides IRS e-file, see Authorized IRS e-file
public information with you. Don’t post your so- been tested on other dedicated eBook readers, Providers for Individuals on IRS.gov, or go to
cial security number (SSN) or other confidential and eBook functionality may not operate as in- IRS.gov/uac/Authorized-IRS-e-file-Providers-
information on social media sites. Always pro- tended. for-Individuals. The inclusion in this database
tect your identity when using any social net- does not constitute any endorsement by the
working site. Access your online account (individual tax- IRS of the e-file Providers listed in this database
The following IRS YouTube channels pro- payers only). Go to IRS.gov/Account to se- or any of the products or services that they pro-
vide short, informative videos on various tax-re- curely access information about your federal tax vide. You should always be sure to conduct
lated topics in English, Spanish, and ASL. account. your own due diligence when selecting an e-file
Provider. In addition to the Authorized IRS e-file
• Youtube.com/irsvideos. • View the amount you owe and a break-
• Youtube.com/irsvideosmultilingua. down by tax year. Provider locator tool above, you can also find
professional help through the IRS Tax
• Youtube.com/irsvideosASL. • See payment plan details or apply for a
new payment plan. Professional Partner page at IRS.gov/Tax-
Watching IRS videos. The IRS Video portal • Make a payment or view 5 years of pay- Professionals/IRSTaxProAssociationPartners.
(IRSVideos.gov) contains video and audio pre- ment history and any pending or sched- Choose a tax return preparer you will be
sentations for individuals, small businesses, uled payments. able to contact in case the IRS examines your
and tax professionals. • Access your tax records, including key return and has questions regarding how your
data from your most recent tax return and return was prepared. You can designate your
Online tax information in other languages. transcripts. paid tax return preparer or another third party to
You can find information on IRS.gov/ • View digital copies of select notices from speak to the IRS concerning the preparation of
MyLanguage if English isn't your native lan- the IRS. your return, payment/refund issues, and mathe-
guage. • Approve or reject authorization requests matical errors. The third party authorization
from tax professionals. checkbox on Form 1040 or 1040-SR gives the
Free Over-the-Phone Interpreter (OPI) Serv- • View your address on file or manage your designated party the authority to receive and in-
ice. The IRS is committed to serving our multi- communication preferences. spect returns and return information for 1 year
lingual customers by offering OPI services. The from the original due date of your return (without
OPI Service is a federally funded program and Tax Pro Account. This tool lets your tax pro- regard to extensions). You can extend the au-
is available at Taxpayer Assistance Centers fessional submit an authorization request to ac- thority to receive and inspect returns and return
(TACs), other IRS offices, and every VITA/TCE cess your individual taxpayer IRS online information to a third party using Form 8821,
return site. The OPI Service is accessible in account. For more information, go to IRS.gov/ Tax Information Authorization.
more than 350 languages. TaxProAccount.

Accessibility Helpline available for taxpay- Using direct deposit. The fastest way to re-
ers with disabilities. Taxpayers who need in- ceive a tax refund is to file electronically and

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