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Paying Taxes

Contacting the IRS: Phone Numbers, Email Addresses, and IRS Offices for Your Tax Issues

Need to talk to someone at the Internal Revenue Service? Start with 1-800-829-1040. The last four digits refer to individual income tax return Form 1040.…


IRS Address

Instructions for Mailing Your Check or Money Order to the IRS If you owe taxes to the IRS, it is important to know the correct address…


How to Handle a Federal Tax Lien

A tax lien is a claim against property that the government uses to protect its interests in tax debt. The IRS will place a lien…


What To Do If You Get a Notice From the IRS

Tips for Responding to a Federal Tax Notice Every year, the IRS sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers for various reasons. There are…


How To Pay Taxes

There Are Several Ways You Can Pay Down Your Taxes In order to determine how much income tax you owe, you will first need to prepare…


IRS Late Fees, Penalties, and Interest

>> Start Your FREE E-file Generally, individuals have until April 15th to file their return and pay any taxes owed for the year. In most cases,…


Understanding the Standard Deduction

How the Standard Deduction Can Reduce Your Federal Tax Bill   It’s the age-old question: Should you take the standard deduction, or should you itemize…


Top Options for E-Filing Your Tax Return

Roughly one in three Americans files their own taxes online, rather than using a professional tax preparer. If you're going to file electronically, there are…