IRS has release a new issue (Issue Number: Tax Tip 2018–80) to help out extension filers with more information on how to find answers to some of their tax related question and here we go..
Taxpayers have tax questions at various times of the year. This summer, many taxpayers who received an extension might have questions about the 2017 tax returns they are filing. Here are tools and resources on the IRS website that can help these taxpayers find the help they need:
Researching an answer to a tax question
- The Interactive Tax Assistant asks a series of questions and provides answers based on a taxpayer’s input.
- Publication 17 covers the general rules for filing a federal income tax return.
Checking on a refund status
- The online Where’s My Refund? tool allows taxpayers to check the status of a tax refund for the most current tax year they filed.
- The audio version of Where’s My Refund? is available by calling 800-829-1954.