With tax season right around the corner, the IRS recommends taxpayers take the following steps to prepare.
Individual Tax Identification Number: Filers who have expired Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN) are likely to experience processing delays. If your ITIN expires on December 31st, 2016, you can renew your ITIN at any time by submitting the accurate documentation such as a W-7 and valid ID. The requirements needed to renew your ITIN are listed at www.IRS.gov/ITIN.
Refunds: According to a new tax law, the IRS cannot issue refunds before February 15th. Taxpayers should be advised not to count on receiving their refunds any earlier. However, you can file your tax return before February 15th. You can also check the progress of your return by visiting the Where’s My Refund page.
Adjusted Gross Income: If you are preparing your own taxes this year and plan to file electronically, you will need to know your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from the previous year or your prior-year Self-Select PIN. You can no longer use an electronic filing PIN when filing electronically. You can find your AGI from your 2015 federal income tax return on line 37 of the form 1040; line 21 of the form 1040-A; or line 4 of the form 1040-EZ.
Protection: The IRS has upgraded its identity verification process in order to protect taxpayers from impersonations and account takeovers. As a result, it is better if you prepare to register early on the Secure Access page in advance.
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