FAQs • Tax Receiver (2024)

FAQs

Who is best to answer tax questions? ›

CPAs answer a host of tax questions every day about tax returns, deductions, personal finances, and more.

The IRS offers free assistance by computer and telephone and in person.

Everyone who files Forms 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120 and 1120S must check one box answering either "Yes" or "No" to the digital asset question. The question must be answered by all taxpayers, not just by those who engaged in a transaction involving digital assets in 2023.

A CPA, or certified public accountant, is a person who has obtained licensing to practice as an accountant through a combination of educational requirements and exams. They may specialize in certain fields of accounting, such as taxation.

Those who want personalized advice or have complex finances may want to look for a CPA. Enrolled agents and some attorneys are also qualified to do this work.

Visit the IRS contact page to get help using online tools and resources. Or: For individual tax returns, call 1-800-829-1040, 7 AM - 7 PM Monday through Friday local time. The wait time to speak with a representative may be long.

The percentage of individual tax returns that are selected for an IRS audit is relatively small. In 2022, just 0.49% of individual tax returns were selected for audits, or fewer than one out of every 100 returns.

Use Where's My Refund, call us at 800-829-1954 (toll-free) and use the automated system, or speak with a representative by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation). If you filed a married filing jointly return, you can't initiate a trace using the automated systems.

You can contact us by phone if you need help with a tax account issue (we'll need your name and social security number to resolve any issues). You can use the following phone numbers: 800-829-1040 for individuals (Form 1040 filers) 800-829-4933 for business callers.

What is the number one most requested form from the IRS? ›

Form 1040 is used by U.S. taxpayers to file an annual income tax return.

IRS System Issue

If the IRS was supposed to respond to you or resolve your account by a specific date and they have not, you may qualify for TAS assistance. If an IRS system or procedure has failed to operate as intended, or failed to resolve your problem or dispute with the IRS, TAS may be able to help you.

The IRS does not check every tax return; in fact, it does not check the majority of them; however, the IRS implements methods that track certain factors that would result in a further examination or audit by them.

if it is before the current year filing date: you can file another original tax return with your correct information. However, the IRS may find those errors and send you a notice. See the “Received a Notice” below, if you do receive a notice before filing a corrected return.

More In Tax Pros

There are various types of tax return preparers, including certified public accountants, enrolled agents, attorneys, and many others who don't have a professional credential. You expect your preparer to be skilled in tax preparation and to accurately file your income tax return.

Make sure you work with someone you can trust. You will be giving this person access to a lot of sensitive personal information, so choose a tax professional carefully. The IRS has a directory of verified tax preparers that may help you find a verified tax preparer in your area.