Interactive Tax Help

Looking for your Refund? Need help to determine if you qualify for the EITC? Do you have a general tax question about a credit or filing requirement? The Internal Revenue Service has several interactive tools to help you. Below are links to the most commonly used on-line tools. These and many others are also located at www.IRS.gov.

Find an Authorized e-file Provider (for Individuals)
Search for an Authorized e-file Provider in your area who can electronically file your tax return.

Where's My Refund?
A few days after filing your tax return, you can check online for the status of your expected refund.

EITC Assistant - Available in English and Spanish
Find out if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by answering some questions and providing basic income information. You can also estimate the amount of your credit.

IRS Withholding Calculator
If you are an employee, are you sure the amount of income tax you have withheld from your pay isn't too high or too low? The IRS Withholding Calculator can help you find out.

Online Payment Agreement
Paying your taxes in full and on time avoids unnecessary penalties and interest. However, if you cannot pay your taxes in full, you may request a payment agreement. To qualify, you must owe less than $25,000 and be able to pay the entire liability within 60 months.

Walk-In Site Search
If you believe your personal tax question can't be handled by phone and you need face-to-face assistance, you can search online for the Taxpayer Assistance Centers closest to you.

Tax Trails
Get answers to many common tax questions by answering a series of simple online questions. 

Online Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Receive your EIN within minutes without picking up the phone or mailing/faxing a paper Form SS-4.

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
Pay your federal taxes electronically through EFTPS, a tax payment system provided free by the U.S. Department of Treasury. Available on-line or by phone 24/7.