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Tax Information for Individuals

1040 Central
Information for filing your 2012 federal tax return.

Extension of Time To File Your Tax Return 2012
Need more time to prepare your 2012 federal income tax return? This page will direct you to information on how to apply for an extension.

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
Find information on the most recent tax relief provisions for taxpayers affected by disaster situations.

Filing Late and/or Paying Late
Before you decide not to file your tax return on time or not pay all of your taxes when they are due, consider this.

Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter
We realize that receiving a notice or letter from the IRS can be unnerving, but if you follow these simple steps, the process to resolving the discrepancy should be straight forward.

Do I Need to File a Tax Return?
Determine if you are required to file a Federal tax return or should file to get a refund.

Filing and Payments
The IRS is making it easier than ever for you to conduct business with us electronically.

Where's My Refund - It's Quick, Easy and Secure.
Get the most common IRS question answered... Where's My Refund? Secure access anytime from anywhere.

IRS Withholding Calculator
This easy-to-use calculator can help you figure your Federal income tax withholding so your employer can withhold the correct amount from your pay. This is particularly helpful if you've had too much or too little withheld in the past, your situation has changed, or you are starting a new job.

Did you know life events like marriage, divorce and retirement may have a significant tax impact?
Organized by type of life event this page provides resources that explain the tax impacts of each.

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
ITIN is a tax processing number that became available July 1, 1996, for certain nonresident and resident aliens, their spouse and dependents. The ITIN is only available to individuals who cannot get a social security number (SSN).

Moving Soon? Let the IRS Know!
Tax Tip 2011-37, February 22, 2011

Tax Answers and Help
The IRS has a variety of resources that may answer many of your tax filing questions. Before you go anywhere else, look here for the source that may help you.

More Assistance For Individual Taxpayers
More tax assistance for individual taxpayers.

2013 changes to itemized deduction for medical expenses
The rules are changing if you plan to itemize medical deductions on your 2013 federal tax return that you will file in 2014.

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2013-06-28

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