Tax Season is Coming

■ FROM THE STATEHOUSE

The start of the new year means it’s almost time to file your federal tax return with the Internal Revenue Service. Visit the Get Ready webpage at www.IRS.gov/getready to find out what’s new and what you need to file your 2022 return. Keeping all of your tax documentation organized can help avoid refund delays. Don’t rely on receiving a 2022 federal tax refund by a certain date as the IRS continues to strengthen their security reviews to protect against identity theft.

IRS.gov has online tools available in any language: ▸ Online Account: allows taxpayers secure access to personal tax information including tax returns transcripts, payment history, etc. ▸ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the

Elderly (TCE): provide free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. ▸ IRS Free File: allows taxpayers to electronically file tax returns for free if qualified. ▸ Find a Tax Professional: allows taxpayers to navigate and find a tax professional or certified preparer nearby who are recognized by the IRS or hold an

Annual Filing Season Program Record of Completion. ▸ Interactive Tax Assistant: provides taxpayers with answers to questions they may have throughout the filing process. ▸ Where’s My Refund: allows taxpayers to check the status of their refund. If you check your status and your refund says it’s been issued and received and you haven’t, you must call 1-800-8291040 to speak with an agent and file a replacement check.

By State Representative Robin Bartleman Broward Resources

Additional tax assistance resources from broward.org: ▸ Broward Tax Pro: helps individuals making $66,000 or less per year and families. Call (954)964-8884. ▸ AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program: for taxpayers who are over 50 years of age or have low to moderate income.

Call (888)687-2277, or TTY (877)4347598. ▸ MyFree Taxes: allows individuals to self-prepare and file for their federal tax return. Call (866)698-9435.

I wish you all a happy and healthy start to the new year! As always, I’m here to help. Please reach out anytime at (954)668-3662 or robin.bartleman@ myfloridahouse.gov.

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