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Tax Information for Individuals

1040 Central
What's new for this filing season.

Forms and publications
The official IRS tax forms, instructions and publications will guide you through the current tax law including recent changes.

Tools
Use these Self-Service Options 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft
We know identity theft is a frustrating process for victims. We take this issue very seriously and continue to expand on our robust screening process in order to stop fraudulent returns.

Moving Soon? Let the IRS Know!
Write your new address on the tax form when you file it or use Form 8862, Change of Address, to submit an address or name change any time during the year.

Tax Benefits - You May Qualify
Don't miss out on important tax benefits that may help lower your taxes. Take a minute and find out if you qualify.

Credits
Taxpayers should consider claiming tax credits for which they might be eligible when completing their federal income tax returns, advises the IRS. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes owed. Some credits are refundable – taxes could be reduced to the point that a taxpayer would receive a refund rather than owing any taxes.

Did you know that there are events in life that may have a significant tax impact?
Many times we experience significant life events that have a tax impact too! This page is designed to help you while explaining to taxpayers the tax impact of these events.

IRS Withholding Calculator
This easy-to-use calculator can help you figure your Federal income tax withholding so your employer can withhold the correct amount from your pay. This is particularly helpful if you've had too much or too little withheld in the past, your situation has changed, or you are starting a new job.

Tax Answers and Help
The IRS has a variety of resources that may answer many of your tax filing questions. Before you go anywhere else, look here for the source that may help you.

Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA)
The ITA tool is a tax law resource that takes you through a series of questions and provides you with responses to tax law questions.

Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter
We realize that receiving a notice or letter from the IRS can be unnerving, but if you follow these simple steps, the process to resolving the discrepancy should be straight forward.

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
ITIN is a tax processing number that became available July 1, 1996, for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouse and dependents. The ITIN is only available to individuals who cannot get a social security number (SSN).

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
Find information on the most recent tax relief provisions for taxpayers affected by disaster situations.

Taxpayer Rights
This is your one-stop shop for taxpayer rights information.

Contact My Local IRS Office
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) are your source for personal tax help when you believe your tax issue cannot be handled online or by phone, and you want face-to-face tax assistance.

More Assistance For Individual Taxpayers
More tax assistance for individual taxpayers.

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 12-Feb-2013