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Access your online account (individual taxpayers identity theft, you can learn what steps you should
only). Go to IRS.gov/Account to securely access infor- take.
mation about your federal tax account. • Get an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). IP PINs are
• View the amount you owe and a breakdown by tax six-digit numbers assigned to taxpayers to help pre-
year. vent the misuse of their SSNs on fraudulent federal in-
• See payment plan details or apply for a new payment come tax returns. When you have an IP PIN, it pre-
plan. vents someone else from filing a tax return with your
SSN. To learn more, go to IRS.gov/IPPIN.
• Make a payment or view 5 years of payment history
and any pending or scheduled payments. Ways to check on the status of your refund.
• Access your tax records, including key data from your • Go to IRS.gov/Refunds.
most recent tax return, and transcripts. • Download the official IRS2Go app to your mobile de-

• View digital copies of select notices from the IRS. vice to check your refund status.
• Approve or reject authorization requests from tax pro- • Call the automated refund hotline at 800-829-1954.
fessionals.
Note. The IRS can’t issue refunds before mid-Febru-
• View your address on file or manage your communi- ary for returns that claimed the EIC or the additional child
cation preferences. tax credit (ACTC). This applies to the entire refund, not
Tax Pro Account. This tool lets your tax professional just the portion associated with these credits.
submit an authorization request to access your individual Making a tax payment. Go to IRS.gov/Payments for in-
taxpayer IRS online account. For more information, go to formation on how to make a payment using any of the fol-
IRS.gov/TaxProAccount. lowing options.

Using direct deposit. The fastest way to receive a tax • IRS Direct Pay: Pay your individual tax bill or estima-
refund is to file electronically and choose direct deposit, ted tax payment directly from your checking or sav-
which securely and electronically transfers your refund di- ings account at no cost to you.
rectly into your financial account. Direct deposit also • Debit or Credit Card: Choose an approved payment
avoids the possibility that your check could be lost, stolen, processor to pay online or by phone.
destroyed, or returned undeliverable to the IRS. Eight in
10 taxpayers use direct deposit to receive their refunds. If • Electronic Funds Withdrawal: Schedule a payment
you don’t have a bank account, go to IRS.gov/ when filing your federal taxes using tax return prepara-
DirectDeposit for more information on where to find a tion software or through a tax professional.
bank or credit union that can open an account online. • Electronic Federal Tax Payment System: Best option
Getting a transcript of your return. The quickest way for businesses. Enrollment is required.
to get a copy of your tax transcript is to go to IRS.gov/ • Check or Money Order: Mail your payment to the ad-
Transcripts. Click on either “Get Transcript Online” or “Get dress listed on the notice or instructions.
Transcript by Mail” to order a free copy of your transcript. • Cash: You may be able to pay your taxes with cash at
If you prefer, you can order your transcript by calling a participating retail store.
800-908-9946.
• Same-Day Wire: You may be able to do same-day
Reporting and resolving your tax-related identity wire from your financial institution. Contact your finan-
theft issues. cial institution for availability, cost, and time frames.
• Tax-related identity theft happens when someone Note. The IRS uses the latest encryption technology to
steals your personal information to commit tax fraud. ensure that the electronic payments you make online, by
Your taxes can be affected if your SSN is used to file a phone, or from a mobile device using the IRS2Go app are
fraudulent return or to claim a refund or credit. safe and secure. Paying electronically is quick, easy, and
• The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by faster than mailing in a check or money order.
email, text messages (including shortened links), tele-
phone calls, or social media channels to request or What if I can’t pay now? Go to IRS.gov/Payments for
verify personal or financial information. This includes more information about your options.
requests for personal identification numbers (PINs), • Apply for an online payment agreement (IRS.gov/
passwords, or similar information for credit cards, OPA) to meet your tax obligation in monthly install-
banks, or other financial accounts. ments if you can’t pay your taxes in full today. Once
• Go to IRS.gov/IdentityTheft, the IRS Identity Theft you complete the online process, you will receive im-
Central webpage, for information on identity theft and mediate notification of whether your agreement has
data security protection for taxpayers, tax professio- been approved.
nals, and businesses. If your SSN has been lost or • Use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier to see if
stolen or you suspect you’re a victim of tax-related you can settle your tax debt for less than the full

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