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 Frequently Asked Questions 

  • Am I a nonefiler?
  • Am I considered self-employed?
  • Am I eligible for Child Tax Credit if I don’t have a Social Security Number?
  • Are my disability benefits income?
  • Are my SNAP benefits income?
  • Are my unemployment benefits income?
  • Can I claim my parent?
  • Can I deduct mortgage interest?
  • How do I check the status of my refund?
    You can check the status of your refund at the IRS' Where's My Refund 24 hours after it's accepted by the IRS electronically. If you amended your tax return, you'll need to use the IRS' Where's My Amended Return tool.
  • How do I claim the Child Tax Credit for a baby born in 2024?
  • How do I get an ITIN?
  • How do I get my 1099 employment document?
    If you are unable to retrieve the correct forms, you can wait until late May to request a "Wage and Income Transcript" from the IRS.
  • How do I get my W2 employment document?
    If you did not receive a W2 from your employer, you should contact your employer directly to request a copy. If you are unable to contact your employer, you can wait until late May to request a "Wage and Income Transcript" from the IRS.
  • How do I get the Child and Dependent Care Credit?
  • How do I log into my account on the IRS website?
    Video Learn about the steps to creating an ID.me account here.
  • How do I paper file?
    You can find the correct mailing address for your federal tax return here. Select your state, look for the row for Form 1040, and select the mailing address based on whether you or not you are including a payment to the IRS. (If you're expecting a refund, then you are not including a payment to the IRS.) You can locate your state mailing address here.
  • How do I report my income if I’m self-employed?
  • How do I replace my Social Security card?
    You can request a replacement Social Security card here.
  • How do tax credits and deductions affect taxes?
  • How has the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) changed this year?
  • How long does it take to get my refund after filing?
  • How much is the Child Tax Credit in 2022?
  • If I file my taxes, can ICE see my return?
  • I owe back child support, can I still get all of the Child Tax Credit?
  • I’m 19-24, should I file a tax return?
  • I’m under 19, should I file a tax return?
  • What are Self-Employment taxes?
  • What are standard and itemized deductions?
  • What are the benefits of claiming a child on my tax return?
  • What are the potential benefits of filing a tax return?
  • What do I do if I’m audited by the IRS?
  • What expenses can I claim if I’m self-employed?
    You can find more information and some helpful tips about these deductions here.
  • What if I have not filed taxes in a long time?
    You can use this IRS tool to determine if you needed to file or could benefit from filing a current or previous tax return.
  • What is a 1099 NEC form?
  • What is a 1099 consolidated tax statement?
  • What is form 8862?
  • What is a form 1095-A?
  • What is an IP PIN and how do I find it?
    If you cannot find this year's IP PIN, you can retrieve it online at Retrieve Your IP PIN, by calling 800-908-4490, or by making an in-person appointment at your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. If you encounter difficulties in obtaining the IP PIN, please get in touch with our office for additional support.
  • What is an ITIN [“ITIN number”] and why should I get one?
  • What is the Child and Dependent Care Credit?
  • What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
  • What should I do if I was claimed as a dependent but I want to file my own taxes?
  • Where do I mail my state return?
    Generally, the individual State Return form has the state mailing address listed. If you are unable to find the mailing address listed on your form, please click on your state below: **Please note that only the states below offer state returns**
  • Where should I mail my tax return?
    Federal tax return: You can find the correct mailing address for your federal tax return here. Select your state, look for the row for Form 1040, and select the mailing address based on whether you are including a payment to the IRS. (If you're expecting a refund, then you are not including a payment to the IRS.) State tax return: You can locate your state mailing address here.
  • Who can I claim on my return?
  • Why do you need my Social Security card?
  • Why would I paper file my tax return?
  • Will claiming these credits make me ineligible for other government benefits like SNAP, WIC, TANF, and housing assistance?
  • Will I need to repay any of my refund?
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  • I got Notice CP09 or CP27 from the IRS. What is it?
  • I got Notice 4883C or 5071C from the IRS. What is it?
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