Frequently asked questions
Stimulus questions
How many stimulus payments were there?
Will there be another stimulus payment?
How do I get the stimulus payments?
View all questionsChild Tax Credit
How do I get the Child Tax Credit (CTC)?
Who is eligible to get the Child Tax Credit?
I owe back child support, can I still get all of the Child Tax Credit?
View all questionsWho should I include on my tax return?
What are the benefits of claiming a child on my tax return?
View all questionsIncome
What do you mean by self-employed?
How do I report my income if I’m self-employed?
What expenses can I claim if I’m self-employed?
View all questionsI got a letter from the IRS. What does it mean?
I got Notice CP09 or CP27 from the IRS. What is it?
I got Notice 4883C or 5071C from the IRS. What is it?
View all questionsI’m nervous about filing and claiming tax benefits
What do I do if I’m audited by the IRS?
Will I need to repay any of my refund?
View all questionsDocuments
Why do you need my Social Security card?
How do I replace my Social Security card?
How do I get my W2 employment document?
View all questionsSecurity and confidentiality
Will the IRS share my information? What about the new rules I am hearing about?
View all questionsHow does GetYourRefund Work?
What is GetYourRefund and how does it work?
What is File Myself and how does it work?
View all questionsShould I file a tax return?
What are the potential benefits of filing a tax return?
I’m under 19, should I file a tax return?
View all questionsPaper Filing
Why would I paper file my tax return?
Where should I mail my tax return?
View all questionsWhere are my payments?
How long does it take to get my refund after filing?
How do I check the status of my refund?
How do I log into my account on the IRS website?
View all questionsChild and Dependent Care Credit
What is the Child and Dependent Care Credit?
How do I get the Child and Dependent Care Credit?
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