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Reminders: IRS is now accepting all 2012 tax returns. All 2012 tax forms and instructions needed to file 2012 tax returns are available here. Your filing season deadline this year is April 15. 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. Are you mobile? Get the IRS2Go, a smartphone application. With IRS2Go you can get the information you need: whenever you need it, wherever you are. Use Online Tools - below is just a sample of what's available: Use the Interactive Tax Assistant to find answers to your tax law questions. Order a transcript online. Get your Electronic Filing PIN, a one-time code used to verify your identity. Use Where's My Refund? to check on the status of your return. Find out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. You may qualify if you earned less than $50,270 in 2012. Do you need to repay the First Time Homebuyer Credit? Use the Account Look-up Tool. If you can't pay your taxes in full and on time, find out if you qualify for an Online Payment Agreement. If you are an employee, the Withholding Calculator can help you avoid having too much or too little Federal income tax withheld from your pay. Choosing a Tax Preparer Remember, you are responsible for what's on your tax return, no matter who prepared it. Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft Protect yourself from ID theft; find out what to do if you're a victim. Find out if you qualify for a variety of special credits and deductions for individual taxpayers. Need an IRS form or publication? Search for current, prior year and accessible IRS Forms and Publications. Products and Services in Spanish and Other Languages. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. Need more Assistance? The IRS wants to help. IRS.gov has special information for Individuals who are also Parents, Students, Military, Seniors and Retirees, Self-employed, Employees or International Taxpayers. Educating Your Employees About Tax Compliance Employers can use these communication products to help employees understand their tax compliance responsibilities and find the many IRS resources that are available to help them file and pay their taxes on time. Taxpayer Advocate Service Experiencing economic harm? You may be eligible for TAS assistance.

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