You can E-file your return with commercial tax preparation software.
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Overview
Many taxpayers self-prepare their tax returns using commercially available tax return preparation software. These commercial programs may provide tax law assistance within the software program or as an additional service. IRS offers Free File options.
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E-File Software
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Options for Filing
IRS offers many options to file your tax return.
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Free File
IRS Free File lets qualified taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software. It’s safe, easy and no cost to you. Those who don’t qualify can still use Free File Fillable Forms.
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Digital Assets
Digital assets, in the broadest sense, are an item that is created and stored digitally, has value, has established ownership, and is discoverable. The Treasury Department has added to the definition that a digital asset must be recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger or any similar technology. Find out more on digital assets and how this may apply to you.
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Additional Information
For additional information about your rights, you can review Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer, or review Taxpayer Bill of Rights information online and watch the video “An Overview of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights” located on the TAS website.
Where can I get additional help?
General Resources
Understanding your notice or letter
For more specifics on your notice, visit Understanding your IRS Notice or Letter on IRS.gov
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Browse common tax issues and situations at TAS Get Help
If you still need help
The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. TAS helps taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS, makes administrative and legislative recommendations to prevent or correct the problems, and protects taxpayer rights. TAS helps all taxpayers (and their representatives), including individuals, businesses, and exempt organizations. You may be eligible for free TAS help if your IRS problem is causing financial difficulty, if you’ve tried and been unable to resolve your issue with the IRS, or if you believe an IRS system, process, or procedure just isn’t working as it should.
TAS has offices in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. To find your local advocate’s number:
- Visit www.TaxpayerAdvocate.irs.gov/contact-us;
- Check your local directory; or
- Call TAS toll-free at 877-777-4778.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITCs) assist individuals whose income is below a certain level who need to resolve tax problems with the IRS. They also provide education, outreach, and information on taxpayer rights to individuals who speak English as a second language. LITCs represent taxpayers in disputes before the IRS and courts and help taxpayers respond to IRS notices and correct account problems. Services are offered for free or a small fee. LITCs are independent from the IRS and TAS. For more information or to find an LITC near you, see the LITC Page or Publication 4134, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic List. You can also request Pub. 4134 by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
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Did you know there is a Taxpayer Bill of Rights?
The taxpayer Bill of Rights is grouped into 10 easy to understand categories outlining the taxpayer rights and protections embedded in the tax code.
It is also what guides the advocacy work we do for taxpayers.