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agents, and individuals who process Form W-2, Wage
and Tax Statement, and Form W-2c, Corrected Wage and
Tax Statement.
IRS social media. Go to IRS.gov/SocialMedia to see the
various social media tools the IRS uses to share the latest
information on tax changes, scam alerts, initiatives, prod-
ucts, and services. At the IRS, privacy and security are
paramount. We use these tools to share public informa-
tion with you. Don’t post your SSN or other confidential in-
formation on social media sites. Always protect your iden-
tity when using any social networking site.
The following IRS YouTube channels provide short, in-
formative videos on various tax-related topics in English,
Spanish, and ASL.
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Youtube.com/irsvideos.
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Youtube.com/irsvideosmultilingua.
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Youtube.com/irsvideosASL.
Watching IRS videos. The IRS Video portal
(IRSVideos.gov) contains video and audio presentations
for individuals, small businesses, and tax professionals.
Online tax information in other languages. You can
find information on IRS.gov/MyLanguage if English isn’t
your native language.
Free interpreter service. Multilingual assistance, provi-
ded by the IRS, is available at Taxpayer Assistance Cen-
ters (TACs) and other IRS offices. Over-the-phone inter-
preter service is accessible in more than 350 languages.
Getting tax forms and publications. Go to IRS.gov/
Forms to view, download, or print all of the forms, instruc-
tions, and publications you may need. You can also down-
load and view popular tax publications and instructions
(including the Instructions for Forms 1040 and 1040-SR)
on mobile devices as an eBook at IRS.gov/eBooks. Or
you can go to IRS.gov/OrderForms to place an order.
Access your online account (individual taxpayers
only). Go to IRS.gov/Account to securely access infor-
mation about your federal tax account.
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View the amount you owe, pay online, or set up an on-
line payment agreement.
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Access your tax records online.
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Review your payment history.
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Go to IRS.gov/SecureAccess to review the required
identity authentication process.
Using direct deposit. The fastest way to receive a tax
refund is to file electronically and choose direct deposit,
which securely and electronically transfers your refund di-
rectly into your financial account. Direct deposit also
avoids the possibility that your check could be lost, stolen,
or returned undeliverable to the IRS. Eight in 10 taxpayers
use direct deposit to receive their refunds. The IRS issues
more than 90% of refunds in less than 21 days.
Getting a transcript of your return. The quickest way
to get a copy of your tax transcript is to go to IRS.gov/
Transcripts. Click on either “Get Transcript Online” or “Get
Transcript by Mail” to order a free copy of your transcript.
If you prefer, you can order your transcript by calling
800-908-9946.
Reporting and resolving your tax-related identity
theft issues.
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Tax-related identity theft happens when someone
steals your personal information to commit tax fraud.
Your taxes can be affected if your SSN is used to file a
fraudulent return or to claim a refund or credit.
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The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by
email, text messages, telephone calls, or social media
channels to request personal or financial information.
This includes requests for personal identification num-
bers (PINs), passwords, or similar information for
credit cards, banks, or other financial accounts.
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Go to IRS.gov/IdentityTheft, the IRS Identity Theft
Central webpage, for information on identity theft and
data security protection for taxpayers, tax professio-
nals, and businesses. If your SSN has been lost or
stolen or you suspect you’re a victim of tax-related
identity theft, you can learn what steps you should
take.
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Get an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). IP PINs are
six-digit numbers assigned to eligible taxpayers to
help prevent the misuse of their SSNs on fraudulent
federal income tax returns. When you have an IP PIN,
it prevents someone else from filing a tax return with
your SSN. To learn more, go to IRS.gov/IPPIN.
Checking on the status of your refund.
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Go to IRS.gov/Refunds.
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The IRS can’t issue refunds before mid-February 2021
for returns that claimed the EIC or the additional child
tax credit (ACTC). This applies to the entire refund,
not just the portion associated with these credits.
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Download the official IRS2Go app to your mobile de-
vice to check your refund status.
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Call the automated refund hotline at 800-829-1954.
Making a tax payment. The IRS uses the latest encryp-
tion technology to ensure your electronic payments are
safe and secure. You can make electronic payments on-
line, by phone, and from a mobile device using the
IRS2Go app. Paying electronically is quick, easy, and
faster than mailing in a check or money order. Go to
IRS.gov/Payments for information on how to make a pay-
ment using any of the following options.
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IRS Direct Pay: Pay your individual tax bill or estima-
ted tax payment directly from your checking or sav-
ings account at no cost to you.
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Debit or Credit Card: Choose an approved payment
processor to pay online, by phone, or by mobile de-
vice.
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