ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – With tax season approaching, the International Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding people to get ready to file their 2024 tax returns.
The reminder from the IRS is a part of their campaign “Get Ready” to prepare the nation for the filing of their returns.
“Our focus at the IRS continues to be on making tax filing easier and more accessible for everyone,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. “We’ve added more digital tools to help taxpayers. But as tax season quickly approaches, the IRS reminds taxpayers there are important steps they can take now to get ready for 2025. From reviewing withholding to signing up for an IRS Online Account, there are multiple ways for people to help make the 2025 filing season easier.”
To find tax-related information, taxpayers can create an IRS Online Account for the filing season of 2025. The online account allows taxpayers to:
- View key details from their most recent tax return, such as adjusted gross income.
- Request an Identity Protection PIN.
- Get account transcripts to include wage and income records.
- Sign tax forms like powers of attorney or tax information authorizations.
- View and edit language preferences and alternative media (such as braille, large print, etc.).
- Receive and view over 200 IRS electronic notices.
- View, make, and cancel payments.
- Set up or change payment plans and check their balance.
It is also important to organize your tax records to make the filing easier and to avoid any mistakes.
Most of the income is taxable which includes, unemployment compensation refund interest income from the gig economy, and digital assets. Make sure you also gather other forms like Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and other income documents.
Before the end of 2024, the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help taxpayers on IRS.gov