How to Navigate the IRS Website and Find What You Need

Navigating IRS.gov

Most Useful IRS Tools

IRS Online Account

• IRS.gov/account
• View balance due and payment history
• Access tax transcripts
• Set up payment plans
• View digital copies of some notices
• Opt into Identity Protection PIN

Where's My Refund?

• IRS.gov/refunds
• Track your refund status after filing
• Updates once daily (not real-time)

Tax Withholding Estimator

• IRS.gov/W4app
• Helps you fill out your W-4 correctly

IRS Free File

• IRS.gov/freefile
• File federal taxes free if AGI under $79,000

Get Transcript

• Download wage and income transcripts
• Useful if you've lost tax documents

Forms and Publications

• IRS.gov/forms
• Search for any tax form or publication
• Download current and prior-year forms

IRS Publication Highlights

• Pub 17: Your Federal Income Tax (comprehensive individual tax guide)
• Pub 535: Business Expenses
• Pub 946: How to Depreciate Property
• Pub 550: Investment Income and Expenses

VITA Locator

• IRS.gov/VITA
• Find free tax preparation help near you

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