Get helpful tax information you can share with your customers, employees, volunteers, and other people you serve. The information under each topic can be used as a drop-in article for your websites, in electronic products, publications, etc. as needed. More items will be added as they become available. Find topics that are relevant to your audience: Withholding and Estimated Taxes Have questions about the Tax Withholding Estimator? Check out the FAQs Redesigned Backup Withholding CP2100 and CP2100A Notices Tips for using the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator If you’re self-employed, checking your tax situation just got easier Retirees: New IRS tool makes it easier to check your withholding What to do with your Tax Withholding Estimator results New Tax Withholding Estimator makes it easier to tailor your withholding An estimated tax payment could help avoid a penalty Retirees with pension income: do a Paycheck Checkup Got a big tax refund? 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