Tax & AccountingJanuary 24, 2022
2022 Tax Season Resources for Tax Preparers
#TaxPros already utilizing a Virtual Tax Office like TaxWise Online® recognize the value of having every tool at their fingertips to skyrocket their productivity and prepare more tax returns, as efficiently as possible.
Beyond having the right technology, your tax season readiness should include a comprehensive list of resources that will help you access relevant information at a moment’s notice. The IRS has many tools and resources readily available for Tax Pros, including detailed fact sheets and FAQ’s, as well as e-Filing and Direct Contact information.
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Professional support line staffed by IRS customer service representatives specially trained to handle practitioners' accounts questions (Practitioners Only): 866-860-4259
Weekday Hours:
• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time (Alaska and Hawaii follow Pacific time)
• 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time for Puerto Rico
For general tax law questions, including filing a return or tax rules and regulations, press or say 1; then:
• For questions related to Filing, Dependents, Income and Credits for Form 1040, press 1.
• For questions related to Schedule D, Self-Employment, or Pensions/IRAs, press 2.
• For questions related to the Affordable Care Act, press 3.
• All others, press 4.
Other IRS Resources For Taxpayers and Tax Professionals
• Tax practitioners with tax law questions: 800-829-8374
• Tax law questions for Individuals: 800-829-1040
• Tax law questions for Businesses: 800-829-4933
• Tax Refund Trace (Where’s My Refund?): 800-829-1954
• Online Refund Status Check for Taxpayers: www.irs.gov/refunds
• Automated Phone Transcript Service: 800-908-9946
• Online Transcript Request for Individual Taxpayers: www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript
• IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit: 800-908-4490 (for victims of identity theft who have previously been in contact with the IRS and have not achieved a resolution)
• Check status of a tax refund being held: 866-897-3315
• Check status of an amended tax return: 866-464-2050
• Economic Impact Payments trace request: 800-919-9835
Start of the 2022 Tax Season
The start of tax season is here; Monday, January 24th, and Tax Preparers have been given an April 18th tax deadline by the IRS."Planning for the nation's filing season process is a massive undertaking, and IRS teams have been working non-stop these past several months to prepare," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig.
He also added that, "The pandemic continues to create challenges, but the IRS reminds people there are important steps they can take to help ensure their tax return and refund don’t face processing delays. Filing electronically with direct deposit and avoiding a paper tax return is more important than ever this year. And we urge extra attention to those who received an Economic Impact Payment or an advance Child Tax Credit last year. People should make sure they report the correct amount on their tax return to avoid delays.”
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