Your IRS Account, Here we tell you why you should have it.

If you haven’t opened an account with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) yet, here we tell you why it’s a 🌟smart🌟 decision for your financial well-being.

The Tax Moves Blog

Jul 26, 2023 | Learning IRS

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1. Access your tax records

An IRS account allows you to keep a clear and organized record 👽of your tax transactions. You can find 5 years of payment history, including estimated tax payments and pending or scheduled payments and view the amount you owe and the breakdown by tax year .

2. Request your transcripts.

IRS transcripts are highly regarded and widely used to verify prior income and marital status for tax filings, mortgage and loan applications. They are also immensely helpful in tax preparation. IRS transcripts are the most effective way to document any fraudulent activity

This service is only for 👩🏻individuals👨🏻‍🦱to obtain their own transcripts for personal purposes. The use of the system by other entities is prohibited. Never share your username or password.

📎Frequently Asked Questions about IRS Account 📎

🌟 Who can open their account with the IRS?

Any individual with a tax obligation to the IRS can open an account with them. This includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreigners with income generated in the United States who need to file tax returns and fulfill their tax responsibilities.If you have a J1 visa, you are not the exception, you can also create your account.

🌟What are the types of transcripts?

The types of IRS transcripts include:

🟣Wage and Income Transcript: Displays data from information returns we receive, such as Forms W-2, 1098, 1099, and 5498.

🟣Tax Return Transcript: Provides information about the filed tax return, including income, deductions, and claimed credits. Displays most of the items from your original tax return on Forms 1040 as it was originally filed, along with all schedules and attachments.

🟣Tax Account Transcript: Shows basic data such as filing status, taxable income, and payment types. It also displays any changes made after the original tax return was filed gives details about tax payments, penalties, and adjustments made to the account.

🟣Record of Account Transcript: Combines information from the tax return transcript and account transcript.

🟣Verification of Nonfiling Letter: Confirms that the taxpayer did not file a tax return for a specific year. This letter indicates that the IRS does not have a record of a processed Form 1040 tax return for the date of the request. It does not indicate whether you have a filing requirement for that year. This letter is available after June 15 of the current tax year or at any time for the three previous tax years.

🌟What does receiving a message of “No Record of return filed” mean in relation to filing tax returns?

It means that the information has not been transferred to the transcript yet. Please check again in late May.

Remember that having an IRS account is a valuable tool to ensure efficient and secure handling of your tax matters. Don’t wait any longer open your IRS account now to take advantage of all these benefits!

Do you have any questions or comments? Let us know, and we’ll be happy to assist you!

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