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These tax topics contain general individual and business tax information. The ITA tool is a tax law resource that takes you through a series of questions and provides you with responses to tax
File your tax return
If you have wages, file Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return or Form 1040-SR, U.S. Income Tax Return for Seniors. If you have a business or side income, file Form 1040 with a
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Find out if you have to file a federal income tax return and why it may pay you to file even if you don''t have to.
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You can access your personal tax records online or by mail, including transcripts of past tax returns, tax account information, wage and income statements, and verification of non
Tax forms and publications
Find IRS tax forms, instructions and publications.There are a number of excellent sources available for taxpayers to obtain tax forms, instructions, and publications. They include:
Get ready to file your taxes
Tax planning is for everyone. Get ready today to file your federal income tax return. Planning ahead can help you file an accurate return and avoid delays that can slow your tax refund.
IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the tax year 2026 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including the tax rate
IRS tax forms
Prepare and file your federal income tax online at no cost to you (if you qualify) using guided tax preparation, at an IRS trusted partner site or using Free File Fillable Forms.
Understanding Taxes
These 14 tax tutorials will guide you through the basics of tax preparation, giving you the background you need to electronically file your tax return.
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Sign in or create an online account. Review the amount you owe, balance for each tax year, payment history, tax records and more.
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Find IRS forms and answers to tax questions. We help you understand and meet your federal tax responsibilities.
Forms & instructions | Internal Revenue Service
Access IRS forms, instructions and publications in electronic and print media.
IRS Free File: Do your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service
Prepare and file your federal income tax return online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free File Fillable Forms. It''s safe, easy and
How to file your taxes: Step by step
Get step-by-step guidance and resources to help you file a timely, accurate federal income tax return.
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Individual tax filing
File your taxes for free online with IRS Free File. Or file in person if you qualify. Follow these steps to file your taxes. Get an extension to October 15 to file your taxes.
Federal income tax rates and brackets
See current federal tax brackets and rates based on your income and filing status.
Refunds
Explore options for getting your federal tax refund, how to check your refund status, how to adjust next year''s refund and how to resolve refund problems.
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Get free tax help from the IRS. File your taxes, get help preparing your return, help yourself with our online tools, find your local office – or call us. We''re here to help.
Filing
Find guidance for filing personal income taxes and tax information for businesses, charities and nonprofits, international filers and others.