The information and links provided below are to help you navigate common tax issues. LITC Self-Help Resources

Don’t hesitate to exercise your rights and comply with your tax obligations. Doing so will help you avoid unnecessary late fees or penalties.

We recommend using the IRS’s online electronic filing systems and tools whenever possible. Before submitting any forms to the IRS or calling, we recommend understanding your rights. For more information on your taxpayer rights, click here.

Lots of information is available on IRS.gov website, and many answers to frequently asked questions can be found here.

IMPORTANT:  THERE ARE A LOT OF SCAMMERS OUT THERE CLAIMING TO BE FROM THE IRS TO FRIGHTEN YOU INTO HANDLING OVER SOME OF YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY.  THE IRS WILL NOT CONTACT YOU BY TELEPHONE, EMAIL, TEXT, OR SOCIAL MEDIA. THE IRS DOES NOT WORK WITH THE LOCAL POLICE TO ARREST YOU IF YOU OWE TAXES. HERE IS INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN REPORT THESE ILLEGAL AND FRAUDULENT CONTACTS:  https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/report-phishing

A great resource for those with financial difficulties and tax issues is the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. The TAS homepage can be found here. To see if you qualify for their free help, check to see if you qualify here.

Para leer el sitio web del IRS en español, haga clic aquí.