Income Taxes
To find out if you are required to file taxes, or to find more information on what forms to use, please visit the website of the Internal Revenue Service, www.irs.gov.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 brought with it many changes to the tax code and so many people may be eligible for certain tax credits for the first time. Please visit the website to find the latest details on the tax provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Once you file, you can track your refunds through “Where’s My Refund?” – another free service offered by the agency. People without computer access can still use “Where’s My Refund?” by calling 1-800-829-1954.
Quick Facts About Your Taxes
- Approximately 75 percent of taxpayers receive a refund.
- Taxpayers who electronically file their tax returns and who use direct deposit can receive their refunds in as few as 10 days.
- The IRS offers free services for tax preparation including the Free File program.
Tax-Time Resources:
- Information Related To The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009
- Vermont IRS Taxpayer Advocate
- Vermont Low Income Taxpayer Assistance
- State of Vermont Taxpayer Advocate, Gloria Hobson, 802-828-2535
IRS Web Tax Centers
The IRS now has federal tax information on their website tailored for specific individual or business needs ranging from information for the self-employed, to how special tax law provisions may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster. Links to these sites are provided below.
- Self Employed Individuals
- Small Business and Self Employed
- Disaster
- Industry/Professions Tax Center
- On-line Auction Sellers
- Bartering
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) is a federal advisory committee established by the U.S. Department of Treasury to provide citizen input on improving the services provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Panel is a diverse group of citizen volunteers from around the country who listen to taxpayers, identify taxpayers' issues, and make suggestions for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction. To share your thoughts on improving IRS services, I suggest you visit the TAP’s website at www.improveirs.org.
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