Finding updated and reliable tax information is not always easy. These days any one can publish an article online, and it does not necessarily mean the information is based in fact. However, the IRS’ official website has pages and pages of up to date content. NJToday.net even put together list of the top 10 reasons to visit IRS.gov. You can find a few items from their list below, or check out the full article here.
1. Unlimited access – get answers 24 hours a day seven days a week. There’s no need to wait to get a tax form or an answer to a tax question – visit the IRS website anytime. IRS.gov is accessible all day, every day.
2. Find out all about electronic filing. You can e-file your 2009 federal income tax return through October 15, 2010 from the comfort of your home. Available in English or Spanish, E-file is fast, easy and there are free options for everyone.
3. Check the status of your tax refund. Whether you chose direct deposit or asked IRS to mail you a check, you can check the status of your refund through Where’s my Refund? at IRS.gov.
4. Find out how to make payments electronically. You can authorize an electronic funds withdrawal, use a credit or debit card, or enroll in the U.S. Treasury’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System to pay your federal taxes. Electronic payment options are a convenient, safe and secure way to pay taxes.
