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My Social Security account

Securely access information from your Social Security record, including earnings history and estimates of your retirement, disability and survivors benefits.

Businesses with employees

Review tax-related responsibilities for businesses with employees.
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Small Businesses

Checklist for free tax return preparation

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.
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Individuals

Direct File provides free federal return filing for eligible taxpayers in 25 states

Tax Tip 2025-12, Feb. 7, 2025 — Taxpayers can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free directly with the IRS using IRS Direct File. The web-based service, available in English and Spanish, offers guided help for preparing and filing a federal tax return from a smartphone, tablet or computer in 25 states.
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Individuals

IRS Direct File can help taxpayers in 25 states claim valuable credits and deductions

Tax Tip 2025-16, March 11, 2025 — Eligible taxpayers can file their 2024 federal tax return online for free, directly with the IRS using Direct File.
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Individuals

Topic no. 423, Social Security and equivalent Railroad Retirement benefits

Topic No. 423 Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits
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Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE)

Use the IRS Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system to file information returns.
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Tax Professionals

Eligible taxpayers in 12 states can file for free with IRS Direct File

Tax Tip 2024-13, March 7, 2024 — The IRS Direct File pilot gives people an option they’ve asked for — a way to file their taxes quickly, easily, and for free directly with the IRS.
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Individuals

Reporting IRA and retirement plan transactions

Reporting IRA and Retirement Plan Transactions
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Administrators

January 31 wage statement deadline reminder for employers

IR-2022-15, January 19, 2022 — The Internal Revenue Service today urged employers to be aware of the January deadline to file Forms W-2 and other wage statements.
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Public employers' toolkit

Information to assist government entities and payroll officers working for government entities in meeting their federal employment tax obligations.
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