Publication 5349-A — Year-Round Planning for Taxes

Official source: IRS Forms, Instructions & Publications (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5349a.pdf), retrieved 2026-10-03. U.S. Government work (17 U.S.C. § 105).

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Get ready to file and bookmark IRS.gov resources and online tools

• Don’t miss out on your refund by not filing

• Gather your information and documents before filing your tax return

• Compare the standard and itemized deductions to see which is best for you

• Get help filing your return

• Stay connected with the IRS

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Get to know your tax situation

• View your account information online

• Learn how your filing status determines eligibility for credits and deductions

• Read about how life events can affect your taxes

• Tax resources to help recover from a disaster

• Browse online tools and resources to get help and information

Preparing early could lead to a better experience filing taxes

• Check your tax withholding throughout the year

• Get banked if you don’t have an account to speed refunds with direct deposit

• Know how Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) affects your taxes

• Gather and organize your tax records to show eligibility for certain credits

• Watch out for tax scams and fraud. Know the warning signs

Publication 5349-A (12-2025) Catalog Number 96035P Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service www.irs.gov