Filing season’s in full swing. If you’re looking for resources to help you make sure your taxes are accurately filed, the Taxpayer Advocate Service has a round-up of the tips and tricks you might need this year. 

• Where’s My Refund? – If you filed a federal income tax return and are expecting a refund from the IRS, you may want to find out the status of the refund or at least get an idea of when you might receive it. Read this Tax Tip to see how to use the feature. 

• Avoid Tax Return Errors & Refund Delays – Don’t let errors stop your refund. Find out the best ways to make sure you get your refund promptly.
   

• Identity Verification and Your Tax Return – Identity theft issues impact millions of taxpayers each year, resulting in considerable delays and taxpayer burden. Learn how you can protect yourself with an Identity Protection PIN.
   

• Choosing the right tax return preparer for you – Need help filing your federal tax return, but aren’t sure where to start to find a tax preparer? Read this Tax Tip to see out how you can find an honest return preparer.
   

• Free File, Free File Fillable Forms, and Direct File – Filing electronically is the safest, fastest, and most accurate way to file your tax return. If you choose to prepare and file your own tax return, depending on your circumstances, find resources to do so here.
   

• Paying the IRS – Taxes should be paid as you earn or receive income during the year. The IRS offers a variety of ways for you to do so. Find out how to with this tax tip.
   

• Making Estimated Payments – If you receive a substantial amount of non-wage income like self-employment income, investment income, taxable Social Security benefits, or pension and annuity income, you should make quarterly estimated tax payments. Find out how in this article. 

• Be Careful About Listening to Tax Advice on Social Media – Social media schemes are often advertised as ways to legally reduce your taxes. It might be a tempting choice to follow their “advice;” however, not all of these schemes are legal and they can lead to serious consequences for you.
   

You can also check out the NTA Blog for tax news and important information. We recommend taking a look at the most recent blog, How to Get Assistance During the Filing Season to learn about resources that are available to help you file your taxes. 

Need help dealing with an IRS issue? See how we can help at the Taxpayer Advocate Service. 

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Source: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov