How can we help you? Get your refund status Sign in to your account Get your tax record File your taxes for free Make a payment Find forms & instructions Get answers to your tax questions Check your federal tax withholding Apply for an Employer ID Number (EIN) Tools & Applications Your Online Account View your tax records, adjusted gross income and estimated tax payments. Go to your account Document Upload Tool Upload documents in response to an IRS notice or letter. Submit requested files Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) E-file information returns for free! You must e-file if you have 10 or more. Get started IRS Free File Prepare and file your federal income taxes online for free. Try IRS Free File Where's My Refund? Find the status of your last return and check on your refund. Check your refund status Pay Directly From Your Bank Account Use Direct Pay to securely pay your taxes from your checking or savings account. Pay your taxes Get Your Tax Records Request your transcripts online or by mail. Get your transcript Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) Protect yourself from tax-related identity theft. Register for your IP PIN Tax Withholding Estimator Make sure you have the right amount of tax withheld from your paycheck. Check your withholding Taxpayer Assistance Center Locator Find your local office and see what services are available. Extended hours during tax season. Contact your local IRS Office News & Announcements IRS Free File Open Now Free File will help you do your taxes online for free Find out how to file Free tax preparation Get free one-on-one tax preparation help nationwide if you qualify Find a site near you Employee Retention Credit New program helps employers repay ERC claims filed in error at a discounted rate Get the latest updates IRS offers face-to-face Saturday help Many Taxpayer Assistance Centers will open one Saturday each month from February to May Get the latest information A Closer Look NEW: A Closer Look at the IRS Direct File Pilot Find out more Inflation Reduction Act Strategic Operating Plan See how the IRS will deliver transformational change Read the Plan Clean energy credits and deductions Updates on credits and deductions under the Inflation Reduction Act Find out more Tax Updates and News Special updates and news for 2024 Read the latest developments Penalty relief for many taxpayers Prior year collection notices to resume in 2024 Find out more IRS operations status Check our current processing times for returns, refunds and other services. Get the latest updates Choose a tax preparer wisely Protect yourself by choosing a paid tax preparer who meets IRS requirements. IRS on X Follow @IRSnews on X for the latest news and announcements. Read the latest IRS tweets