**Tax Day** Achieved on April 15th, but if you still need to file your taxes, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has some last-minute tips to make the process less stressful. **Help and Resources**
The IRS provides extensive support for individual and business taxpayers to file on time or to get an automatic six-month extension to file, along with information on refund status, tax preparation help, answers to tax law questions, tax law research, and more. **Key Taxpayers**
* Citizens or permanent residents who work in the U.S. * Most individuals meet the income requirement to file a tax return
Single individuals
• Income: $14,600 or more
Head of household individuals
• Income: $21,900 or more
Married filing jointly individuals
• Income: $29,200 or more if both spouses are under 65 or $30,750 or more if one spouse is under 65
Married filing separately individuals
• Income: $5 or more (yes, just $5)
Qualifying surviving spouse individuals
• Income: $29,200 or more
Business taxpayers
• Income: Over $400 in net earnings from self-employment
**Required Documents**
To file taxes, you will need some personal information, including:
* Your Social Security number or individual tax ID number (ITIN) for you and anyone else on your return
* Bank account and routing numbers to get a refund by direct deposit or to pay taxes you owe
* Your adjusted gross income and exact refund amount from last year’s tax return if you filed
* Your name on record with the Social Security Administration
* Your current address
* Your self-selected PIN if you e-filed last year
**W-2s and Other Forms**
You should also have Forms W-2, 1099, or other relevant information. Employers and banks typically mail those out in January or February. If you didn’t get a W-2, contact your employer at 800-829-1040
• Provide your name, address, and phone number
• Social Security or individual tax ID number
• Dates when you worked for the employer
• Employer’s name, address, and phone number
**Table: IRS Contact Information**
| Contact Information | Phone Number |
| — | — |
| Employer | 800-829-1040 |
| IRS | 800-829-1040 |
**Missing the Tax Deadline**
According to the IRS, taxpayers who miss the April 15th tax filing and payment deadline should file as soon as they can. The IRS offers resources to help those who may be unable to pay their tax bill in full. Those who missed the filing deadline but owe taxes should file quickly to minimize penalties and interest. **Important Reminder:**
• Payments are still due by April 15th
• An extension to file is not an extension to pay
**Getting an Extension**
If you miss the April 15th deadline, you can get a six-month extension that pushes the file deadline to October 15th. There are three ways to get an extension, including:
• Paying what you owe online
• Using Free File, which lets qualified taxpayers prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software and to request an extension

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The IRS offers a variety of resources and support to help taxpayers navigate the tax filing process. From tax preparation help to answers to tax law questions, the IRS is here to help.

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