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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.

Topic no. 803, Electronic filing waivers and exemptions and filing extensions

Topic No. 803 Waivers and Extensions
Tax Topics

Payroll professionals tax center information for payroll professionals and their clients

Information for payroll professionals and their clients. This page includes links to information on employment taxes, worker classification, electronic filing, employment tax related forms and publications, news and events, and more.
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Small Businesses

Former social worker sentenced to nearly 5 years in federal prison for masterminding multiple frauds by using clients’ stolen identities

September 18, 2023 — A former Orange County social worker was sentenced today to 57 months in federal prison for stealing the Social Security numbers and other personal identifying information (PII) from clients then using the stolen information to fraudulently obtain tax refunds, welfare benefits, and credit cards.
News
News Media

Taxpayer First Act - IRS Modernization

The IRS Commissioner must appoint an IRS Chief Information Officer (CIO).
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IRS reminder: Eligible taxpayers in Maryland file for free with IRS Direct File

MD-2025-02, Feb. 11, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers in Maryland that they can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free directly with the agency using IRS Direct File.
News
News Media

Worker reclassification – Section 530 relief

Section 530 of the Revenue Act of 1978 provides businesses with relief from federal employment tax obligations if certain statutory requirements are met.
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IRS Direct File – A free, easy and secure way to prepare and file 2024 taxes online

FS-2025-02, March 2025 — More taxpayers in more states will be able to file their 2024 federal taxes directly with the IRS for free. This filing season, Direct File includes new features to make filing taxes quicker and easier.
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Individuals

Topic no. 159, How to get a wage and income transcript or copy of Form W-2

Topic No. 159, How to Get a Transcript or Copy of Form W-2
Tax Topics

Electronic filing options for business and self-employed taxpayers

Electronic filing and payment options for business and self-employed taxpayers
Software Development
Software Developers

Delays in issuing SSNs to aliens by the Social Security Administration

Sometimes aliens experience significant delays in obtaining social security numbers. The consequences of these delays are discussed below.
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Nonresidents