The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the government agency responsible for collecting taxes in the United States. In recent years, the IRS has developed an app called IRS2Go to make it easier for taxpayers to access their tax information and handle tax-related tasks on the go.

Here is a summary of what you need to know about the IRS2Go app and how to use it.

Features

The IRS2Go app provides a range of features that enable taxpayers to access their tax information quickly and easily. Some of the key features of the application include.

Refund Status: This feature allows you to check the status of your federal tax refund. You will need to enter your Social Security Number (SSN), the status of your return and the amount you expect to be refunded.

Payment Options: This feature allows you to pay your taxes, including estimated taxes, directly from the application. You can pay with a credit or debit card, or you can pay with your bank account.

Free tax help: This feature provides links to IRS resources that can help you with tax related issues. You can also use the app to arrange appointments at your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centre.

Tax Records: This feature allows you to access your tax records, including your tax returns, wage and income statements and account records.

Identity Protection: This feature provides tips and resources to help you protect your identity and avoid tax-related scams.

To use the IRS2Go application, you will need to create an account or log in using your existing IRS account credentials.

Check the status of your refund

To check the status of your federal tax refund, simply open the app and select the "Refund Status" feature. You will need to enter your SSN, filing status and refund amount to view your status.

Paying Taxes

To pay your taxes, select the 'Payment Options' feature and follow the prompts to enter your payment information. You can pay by credit or debit card, or you can pay from your bank account.

Accessing tax records

To access your tax records, select the 'Tax Records' function and choose the type of record you want to access. You will need to enter your SSN and other identifying information to access your records.

Free tax help

For free tax help, select the 'Free Tax Help' feature and choose the type of help you require. You will be directed to IRS resources that can help you with tax-related issues.

Identity Protection

To access identity protection resources, select the 'Identity Protection' feature and follow the prompts to access tips and resources to help you protect your identity and avoid tax-related fraud.