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V.O.L.T.S. has this page to help you get to the IRS Website!
To get to the IRS Website you can type www.irs.gov. This is the best tool to use when it comes to finding out Tax information. The links below will allow you to get quick access to some information that we feel are helpful to you. Now you don't have to worry about trying to navigate through the IRS website to find it.
IRS REFUND // Where's My Refund?
You can generally expect the IRS to issue your refund in less than 21 calendar days after they have received your tax return.
Use this tool to check on the status of your refund. " Where’s My Refund?" is updated every 24 hours . In order to successfully use this tool you will need these 3 pieces of information:
1. Taxpayer's Social Security Number or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
2. Filing Status
3. Exact number of the federal refund amount. Click on "Read more" to go to the link.
IRS AMENDED RETURN // Where's My Amended Return?
The “Where’s My Amended Return?” tool provides the status of Form 1040X Amended Tax Return for the current year and up to three prior years. You can generally expect your amended return to be processed up to 12 weeks from the date the IRS received it. It can take up to three (3) weeks from the date you mailed it to show up in the IRS system. Please Note: You will not be able to access certain amended returns using this application. IRS telephone assistors will not be able to provide additional information while your amended return moves through processing. There is no need to call the IRS toll-free number unless “Where’s My Amended Return?” specifically indicates that you should call.
1. Taxpayer's Social Security Number or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
2. Date of Birth
3. Zip Code. Click on "Read more" to go to the link.
EIN NUMBER // Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online
A lot of our clients are interested in opening up a business bank account and/or want to create a DBA (doing business as). Instead of using your Social Security Number, you can obtain an Employer Identification Number. This number will be tied to your Social Security Number. The EIN can also be attached to your Legal Name or the Name of your DBA. It is important to know that If you want the EIN to be attached to your DBA, you must legally obtain your DBA and then apply for the EIN number. You will receive your EIN number instantly once you apply online. The new hours of operation for the EIN Online Application are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern time. Click on the "Read more" link to begin the process.
IDENTITY THEFT AFFIDAVIT
If you have been a victim of Identity Theft you need to submit IRS Form 14039 in order to file your taxes electronically. This includes identity theft for Taxpayer, Spouse and or Dependents. Your Tax Professional should receive a rejection notice stating that your information or the information of your dependents have been used already on another tax return. Once you fill out this form the IRS will issue a unique Identity Theft Pin that is assigned specifically to you so that your Tax Professional can attach it to your electronic filing so that the IRS knows to accept that Tax filing as yours.
Sample Rejection Notifications:
"Spouse SSN in Return Header must not be equal to the Primary SSN on another Tax Return"
"Dependents SSN on line 6C (2) of the return was used as a Dependent SSN in a previously
filed tax return for that same tax period"
IRS FORMS // Employee, Independent Contractors and Electronic Filing
If you need a W4 form (employee) or a W9 form (Independent contractors), below are links for you to download them. At the end of the year you will receive a W2 form for tax purposes for employees.
W9 Form is for contracting as an independent contractor. At the end of the year you will receive a 1099 Misc.
For VOLTS clients please complete, Return, and sign (where applicable) Form 8879 for Electronic Filing. Your Taxes cannot be transmitted electronically legally without this form. Click on the button and print out form for you and/or your spouse to sign. Please sign electronically your actual signature (s). There are several electronic apps that will allow you to sign your actural signature and send it back. (docu sign or Adobe signature for i phone)
You can request a return or account transcript using Get Transcript. Generally, these transcript types are available for the current tax year and three prior years. If you need an account transcript for an older tax year, a wage and income transcript or a verification of non-filing letter, you’ll need to complete Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return, and send it to the IRS as instructed on the form.
The Affordable Care Act, or health care law, contains health insurance coverage and financial assistance options for individuals and families. The IRS administers the tax provisions included in the law. Visit HealthCare.gov for more information on coverage options and financial assistance.
What do I need to know about the health care law?
The Individual Shared Responsibility Provision requires you and each member of your family to have qualifying health insurance (called minimum essential coverage), have an exemption, or make a shared responsibility payment when you file your federal income tax return. If you get your insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, you may be eligible for a Premium Tax Credit. Filing electronically is the easiest way to file a complete and accurate tax return.
CLICK ON THE BANNER ABOVE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE IRS WEBSITE