IRS Offers Top Tips to Make Tax Time Easier (IR-2025-19)

The IRS provided six tips to help taxpayers file their 2024 tax returns more easily. Taxpayers should follow these steps for a smoother filing process:

• Gather all necessary tax paperwork and records to ensure a complete and accurate tax return.
• Report all types of income to avoid receiving an IRS notice or bill.
• File electronically with direct deposit to receive refunds faster and avoid paper returns.
• Consider IRS free resources to assist eligible taxpayers in filing.
• Choose tax filing options based on personal circumstances and comfort level with tax preparation.
• Use online resources at IRS.gov to find tax answers, check refund status, or pay taxes.

Further, IRS has encouraged taxpayers to stay informed by:

• Following IRS official social media accounts and email subscription lists for the latest tax updates and alerts.
• Visiting the IRS.gov Let Us Help You page for additional tax-related information.

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