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TAX SEASON REMINDERS
- IRS IS NOT GOING TO CALL OR EMAIL YOU!
- Do Not Leave Mail in Box Overnight
- Social Security 1099 forms and other tax forms are in the mail. Pick up your mail ASAP. THESE FORMS HAVE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON THEM!
- Sign up for a free service called Informed Delivery at https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action The post office will send you an email with pictures of your mail every day that you have mail and/or packages coming. This way you will know to pick up your mail as soon as it arrives.
- GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ALWAYS CORRESPOND THROUGH USPS.
REFUNDS/PAYMENTS
Best Choice: Get your refund or pay your tax via direct deposit/electronic transfer.
2nd Choice: If you must use the USPS mail, mail your check at the Post Office, pay for tracking and a receipt from IRS.
FILING TAX RETURNS
Best Choice: File electronically.
2nd Choice: If you must file your return by mail, mail your return at the Post Office, get a date-stamped receipt and pay for tracking and a receipt from IRS.
AVOID PHONE SCAMS
CHECK CALLER ID. If you do not recognize it, do not answer. Legitimate callers will leave a message. If the message claims to be from a government agency, do not return the call.