Today, an important note from the IRS, with a page full of great links to help you obtain information and assistance specific to your needs.  Don’t get caught on-hold forever… take a moment to see if your request can be answered more efficiently.

First, I recommend you save this 2-page pdf guide somewhere useful, or print it out and pin it to your bulletin board — the IRS Services Guide is a succinct reference for where to go to find what you need.

For further resources, all of the below comes straight from the IRS at Avoid the Rush: Online Options Help You Avoid Presidents Day Rush.

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Refund Delays – By law, the IRS must hold Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit refunds until Feb. 15. Taxpayers will begin to see refunds claiming EITC/ACTC the week of Feb. 27. “Where’s My Refund?” will update for EITC/ACTC refunds on Feb. 18 for the vast majority of early filers who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. Before Feb. 18, some taxpayers may see a projected deposit date or an intermittent message that the IRS is processing their return.

Where’s My Refund? – You just need a little info from your tax return to track your refund.

Finding your Adjusted Gross Income – If you changed tax preparation software products this year, you may be asked for your adjusted gross income to help verify your identity. You must use the procedures outlined on IRS.gov for getting your AGI. We cannot provide you with your AGI if you call.

Letter 4883C – We take many steps to protect you from identity theft. If you receive Letter 4883C, it’s because we stopped a suspicious tax return. Before you call, be prepared to validate your identity. See Understanding Your 4883C Letter for details.

ITIN Renewal – If you have an expired Individual Tax Identification Number and need to file a tax return, there are new rules this year.

Get Transcript – You can view your tax transcript, a summary of your tax return, online or you can order it by mail. You may need this for non-tax reasons such as student or mortgage loan income verification. Or you may need it to find your adjusted gross income.

Appointment Service – We’re trying to eliminate the long lines at our office, especially at this time of year. You must make an appointment for most services at our Taxpayer Assistance Centers. Again, most questions can be answered at IRS.gov.

Free File – Do your taxes yourself, using free, brand-name software through the IRS Free File program. A dozen partners offer free federal tax prep, and in many cases free state as well,  to anyone earning $64,000 or less. Taxpayers earning more can use Free File Fillable Forms.

VITA/TCE – Need help doing your taxes? Find volunteer help near you through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program or AARP’s Tax Counseling for the Elderly.

Avoid the Rush: Keyword Search

Still can’t find what you’re looking for?

Use our search tool to track down your topic and get the answer at your fingertips. Or, try our Interactive Tax Assistant. This is similar to the tool used by our customer service representatives to answer your tax questions. Our Help and Resources page also contains valuable information.

Avoid the Rush: News Releases

IR-2017-32, Feb. 14, 2017, Avoid the Rush: Be Prepared to Validate Identity if Calling the IRS

IR-2017-30, Feb. 13, 2017, Avoid the Rush; Use IRS.gov for Quick Answers to Questions

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