+ Where's my refund?
You can check the status of your refund either by phone or online.
Federal return:
(800) 829-4477
www.irs.gov (click on the “Where’s My Refund?” icon)
NY State return:
(800) 443-3200
www.tax.ny.gov (click on “Check refund status”)
+ What if I can't pay my balance due by April 15th?
Always file your tax return in a timely fashion (on or before the filing deadline) to avoid a late-filing penalty. If you cannot pay the entire balance due, pay as much as possible with your return to avoid additional interest and penalties that may accrue.
You can also:
-Pay your balance due by credit or debit card,
-Request an installment payment agreement by completing Form 9465, or
-Contact the IRS at (800) 829-1040 to set up a payment plan
+ Can I pay the balance due on my Federal tax return by credit card?
Yes, but you'll need go through an authorized e-pay provider to process the payment. There are three authorized providers to choose from:
Official Payments Corporation
(888) 872-9829
www.officialpayments.com/fed
Link2Gov Corporation
(888) 729-1040
www.PAY1040.com
RBS WorldPay Inc
(888) 972-9829
www.payUSAtax.com
+ Can I pay the balance due on my NY State tax return by credit card?
Yes, but you'll need go through an authorized e-pay provider to process the payment. There are three authorized providers to choose from:
Value Payment Systems
(888) 972-9697
www.paynytax.com
Official Payments Corporation
(866) 621-4109
www.officialpayments.com
Link2Gov Corporation
(866) 829-9459
www.nytaxpayment.com
+ Where do I mail my Federal estimated tax payments?
Internal Revenue Service Center
PO Box 37007
Hartford, CT 06176-7007
NOTE: Be sure to include your estimated tax voucher (Form 1040-ES).
Due not use this address if you do not live in NY State.
+ Where do I mail my NY State estimated tax payments?
NYS Estimated Income Tax
Processing Center
PO Box 4122
Binghamton, NY 13902-4122
NOTE: Be sure to include your estimated tax voucher (Form IT-2105).
Due not use this address if you do not live in NY State.
+ Do certain home improvements in 2011 still qualify for any Energy Credits?
Both the Nonbusiness Residential Energy Property Credit, and Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit, which were available in tax year 2010 (maximum credit was $1,500), are available for the 2011 tax year (maximum credit reduced to $500) - with some restrictions and limitations. For more information, and to find out what types of home improvements qualify for either of these tax credits, check out the Energy Star website at: www.energystar.gov
+ Do home appliances purchased in 2011 qualify for any Energy Credits?
There are currently no federal energy-related income tax credits available for purchasing home appliances. However, from time to time appliance manufacturers offer rebates and incentives for purchasing their products. If you purchased a home appliance in 2011 you should visit the manufacturer's website to see if your purchase qualifies for any of their rebates and/or incentive programs.
