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Filing Your Taxes

Beginning in 2017, if you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) on your tax return, the IRS must hold your refund until at least February 15.

Get Ready

Your Filing Options

Get ready for 2017
Need to renew your ITIN?
Do you need to file a return?
Determine your filing status
Life events may affect your taxes
Gather your tax records
Need your prior-year Adjusted Gross Income?
Get your bank account info

Explore electronic filing options
Find a mailing address for paper returns
Get free tax prep help
Choose a tax professional

After You File
Check your refund status Fix or correct your return Check status of your amended return Check your withholding Refund reductions	Get a transcript of your return Make a payment Have you changed your address? Have you changed your name? Understanding your IRS notice Confirm your Identity-5071C letter

Prepare Your Return

Publications and Instructions

Form 1040X corrected return
Publication 17, Federal Income Tax Guide
for Individuals
Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deductions, and Filing Information
Instructions for Form 1040 (PDF)
Form W7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 18-Nov-2016

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