Helpful Tax Websites

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Helpful IRS Websites

By Mark Castro, CPA

Security and Disclosure

Section 7216 Disclosure Rules
Identity Theft Central
Identity Theft Prevention (Red Flag rules)
Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself
Don’t Take the Bait
Identity Theft Information for Tax Professionals
National Tax Security Awareness Week
Publication 4557 (Safeguarding Taxpayer Data)
FTC – Start with Security: A Guide For Business

Webinars/Workshops/Phone Forums

Tax Professional Webinars
IRS Training and Communication Tools for Tax Professionals
IRS Video Portal for Professional Tax Preparers
Small Business Tax Workshop

Electronic Filing

Publication 1345 (Handbook for Authorized IRS E-File Providers)
Modernized E-File Status Page

Earned Income Tax Credit

EITC Central
EITC Home Page
Common EITC Errors
EITC Due Diligence Requirements
IRS EITC Due Diligence Videos
Supporting Documentation Requirements for Qualifying Child and Head of Household Filing Status
IRS EITC Compliance Initiatives
Due Diligence Training Module
EITC Frequently Asked Questions

IRS Forms and Publications

Draft Forms
Final Forms, Instructions and Publications
IRS Publication 17

IRS Tools

Where’s My Refund
IRS Individual Online Account
Tax Pro Account
Where's My Amended Return
Get Transcripts - View your transcript online and print immediately
Direct Pay

General

IRS Operations – How long it will take to process returns and other operational info
IRS Tax Help in Spanish
IRS E-Services – Online Tools for Tax Professionals
ITIN Resource Page
EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)
Tax Information for Members of US Armed Services
IRS Hotlines and Toll Free Numbers
Disaster Relief Resource Center

Tax Professional Pages

IRS Tax Professionals Home
IRS Fact Sheets
IRS Newsroom
Basic Tools for Tax Professionals

Small Business Information

Self Employed Tax Center
Small Business/Self Employed Tax Center

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