Interactive tool on IRS.gov helps taxpayers get answers to their tax questions

Tax questions can pop up any time of the year. When people need answers, they should start with Interactive Tax Assistant on IRS.gov.
It’s a tool that provides answers to a many tax law questions.

The taxpayer enters answers to a series of questions and the tool gives them a response based on those answers.
Here are some of the topics covered:

Filing Requirement

Filing Status, Dependents and Exemptions

Retirement: Pensions, IRAs, Social Security

Other Income

Deductions

Credits