Tax Law Answers
Use the Interactive Tax Assistant to find answers to your tax law questions.
Browse the tax tools available for individual taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.
For Individual Taxpayers
Account
Your Online Account
View the amount you owe, make and track payments, and manage your communication preferences.
Get Transcript
Get a copy of your tax transcript online or by mail.
Filing
Free File
Prepare and file your federal income taxes online for free.
Authorized E-file Provider
Locate an authorized e-file provider in your area who can electronically file your tax return.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Locator
Get free tax help for the elderly, the disabled, people who speak limited English and taxpayers who generally earn less than $54,000.
Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers
Search for preparers in your area who hold professional credentials recognized by the IRS.
Where’s My Amended Return?
Track the status of your amended return.
Refunds and Payments
Where’s My Refund?
Check the status of your refund online within 24 hours after we receive your e-filed return or 4 weeks after mailing your paper return.
Your Online Account
View the amount you owe, make and track payments, and manage your communication preferences.
Direct Pay
Make a guest payment (without registration) directly from your checking or savings account.
Online Payment Agreement
Find out if you’re eligible to make payment arrangements on the amount of tax you owe if you can’t afford to pay all of it at one time.
Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier
Find out if you’re eligible to apply for an Offer in Compromise, a settlement for less than the full amount of tax you owe.
Credits and Deductions
Earned Income Tax Credit Assistant
Find out if you’re eligible and estimate the amount of your Earned Income Tax Credit.
Tax Exempt Organization Search
Search for a charity or non-profit organization and find out if it’s eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
First Time Homebuyer Credit (FTHBC) Account Look-up
Check your First Time Homebuyer Credit account balance and payment history online.
Calculators
Tax Withholding Estimator
Estimate the amount of federal income tax your employer should withhold from your paycheck.
Sales Tax Calculator
Determine the amount of optional state and local sales tax you can claim on Schedule A of Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
Taxpayer Assistance
Taxpayer Assistance Center Locator
Find a Taxpayer Assistance Center if your tax issue can’t be handled online or by phone.
For Businesses
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Get your EIN online without calling us or mailing or faxing a paper Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Tax Calendar
Track important business tax dates and deadlines right from your desktop.
FATCA FFI List Search and Download Tool
Use the search and download tool to find out if a Foreign Financial Institution has registered with FATCA.
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System
Pay your federal taxes online or by phone with EFTPS, a free tax payment system.
For Tax Professionals
Tax Pro Account
Tax Pro Account lets you submit an authorization request to an individual taxpayer’s IRS online account.
Preparer Tax Identification Number
Request or renew a PTIN. It’s mandatory for anyone who prepares or assists in preparing federal income tax returns for compensation.
E-Services for Tax Professionals
Register as an approved IRS business partner and conduct business electronically with the IRS.
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LANCASTER COUNTY
717-569-4521
Individual Online filing is available at https://efile.lctcb.org.
Employer Online filing is available at https://ereporting.lctcb.org.
Online Payments for Individual Earned Income Tax Estimated Payments, Final Return Extensions, Individual Local Services Tax Payments, and Real Estate Tax Payments are available at https://directpay.lctcb.org.
Individual Credit Card Payments are available at https://www.officialpayments.com.
Important Notice To Residents of Lancaster County and Octorara Area SD
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CHESTER COUNTY
myPATH
myPATH is a new, easy-to-use online system available for taxpayers who file and pay certain tax types, including Personal Income Tax and Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications.
Learn More about MyPATH
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Content Source: Internal Revenue Service, PA Dept. of Revenue, Lancaster and Chester County tax collection agencies. Information verbatim from sources.