Doing your personal taxes can be quite confusing, but there is a place that can help and it won't cost you a dime. That place is the IRS. The IRS offers assistance by computer, fax, telephone, and in person--for free. They can answer a wide variety of questions, no matter how big or small. They can help you get forms and publications and even help you find free tax preparation services if you qualify. You can also pick up tax publications, forms and instructions at your local post office, library, and IRS office.
You can access free tax information using your personal computer. To access the IRS website, go to IRS.gov. You can receive instructions or publications, get answers to frequently asked questions, and use the new EITC assistant, to find out if you qualify for the earned income credit. 1040 Central is a special section of the web site where you can receive help, updates and information needed to prepare and file your tax return. You can also use this site to check the status of your refund. The "Where's My Refund?" tool requires you to enter a social security number, filing status, and the amount of the refund shown on your tax return. After entering this information, you will be shown the status of your refund along with instructions to resolve any refund-related issues.
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