Outreach Connection FY25-05

11 Mar 2025 9:10 AM | Anonymous

Filing season reminders, tax credits and tax scams awareness

Find tax records with the IRS Individual Online Account

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The IRS has made it easier for taxpayers to file their taxes by adding information return documents to their IRS Individual Online Account. Now taxpayers can find important tax records in one digital location.

IRS enhances services and convenience for taxpayers

Tax Time Guide provides updates that may affect 2024 tax returns

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IRS provides updated information to help taxpayers file an accurate federal tax return with the Tax Time Guide series.

IRS Tax Time Guide helps taxpayers when filing a return

Prevent common errors when filing a tax return

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Knowing what common errors to look out for can help taxpayers be better prepared when they file their federal tax return.

Errors taxpayers should watch out for

Check eligibility for these credits

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Earned Income Tax Credit:  Workers can use the credit to reduce their taxes or increase their refund.

Child Tax Credit: Families with qualifying children get a tax break

Saver's Credit: Those who make eligible contributions to an IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan may qualify for this credit

Education credits, deductions and savings plans: These can help taxpayers with their expenses for higher education..

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: Homeowners may qualify if they made qualified energy-efficient improvements.

Learn about the IRS Dirty Dozen

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Each year, the IRS Dirty Dozen lists common scams that taxpayers may encounter anytime but many schemes peak during tax season as people prepare their returns or hire someone to help with their taxes.

The Dirty Dozen represents the worst of the worst tax scams

More information

IRS provides help for taxpayers online and on social media. 

IRS Social Media has links to the official IRS accounts on X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.


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