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You can Free File, e-file by computer or use an authorized e-file provider.

Those who qualify for free tax help from a VITA or TCE Volunteer can e-file too.

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News Releases, Fact Sheets, Tax Tips and New Media.

Reminders:

Most taxpayers can file their tax returns now. Some 2012 tax forms cannot be filed until the first week of March, because they require more extensive programming.
All 2012 tax forms and instructions needed by individuals who can file now or will be able to file the first week of March are now available here.
Your filing season deadline this year is April 15.

Are you mobile? Get the IRS2Go, a smartphone application.
With IRS2Go you can get the information you need: whenever you need it, wherever you are.

Use Online Tools - below is just a sample of what's available:

Use the Interactive Tax Assistant to find answers to your tax law questions.
Order a transcript online.
Get your Electronic Filing PIN, a one-time code used to verify your identity.
Use Where's My Refund? to check on the status of your return.
Find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. You may qualify if you earned less than $50,270 in 2012.
Do you need to repay the First Time Homebuyer Credit? Use the Account Look-up Tool.
If you can't pay your taxes in full and on time, find out if you qualify for an Online Payment Agreement.
If you are an employee, the Withholding Calculator can help you avoid having too much or too little Federal income tax withheld from your pay.

Choosing a Tax Preparer
Remember, you are responsible for what's on your tax return, no matter who prepared it.

Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft
Protect yourself from ID theft; find out what to do if you're a victim.

Find out if you qualify for a variety of special credits and deductions for individual taxpayers.

Need an IRS form or publication?
Search for current, prior year and accessible IRS Forms and Publications.

Products and Services in Spanish and Other Languages.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.

Need more Assistance? The IRS wants to help. IRS.gov has special information for Individuals who are also Parents, Students, Military, Seniors and Retirees, Self-employed, Employees or International Taxpayers.

Taxpayer Advocate Service
Experiencing economic harm? You may be eligible for TAS assistance.

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 22-Feb-2013