IRS Letters:

• To do:
  1. Read the letter carefully to understand the reason (e.g. missing information, errors, audits, etc.).
  2. Follow the instructions indicated on the letter.
  3. Provide the requested documents or correct errors in your return.
  4. If you can't solve it alone, please contact us for professional assistance.

State Letters (Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC):

1. Virginia:
   • Answer the letters directly on the portal Virginia Tax Online Services.
2. Maryland:
   • Manage your notifications in Maryland Tax Online Services.
3. Washington D.C.:
   • Submit your answers or required documentation via MyTax.DC.gov.

Use: Ignoring these letters can result in fines, interest, or legal issues. Always keep copies of the letters and your responses.

• He IP PIN (Identity Protection PIN) is a unique number issued by the IRS to protect you against identity theft on your taxes.
• How to get it:

• 1. And a Get an IP PIN.
  2. Create an online account or use your existing account.
  3. You will receive your six-digit PIN, which you must include in your tax return.

• Use: The IRS automatically assigns an IP PIN to victims of identity theft, but any taxpayer can request one as a security measure.

Federal Reimbursement (IRS):

• Track your refund on the portal of the IRS with the Where's My Refund tool.
• What do you need:
  • Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN.
  • Marital status in the declaration.
  • Exact amount of expected refund.

State Refunds:

1. Virginia:

1. • Where’s My Refund IRS.    
   • You will need: SSN, tax year, and refund amount.

2. Maryland:

1. • Where’s My Refund Maryland.  
   • You will need: SSN, tax year, and marital status.

3. Washington D.C.:

1. • MyTax.DC.gov.
   • You will need: Tax account number or ITIN and expected amount.

Use: If your refund takes longer than expected, the IRS or state may need more information. Check your correspondence.

Payments to the IRS:

• Bank account: IRS Direct Pay.
• Credit or debit card: Card payments.
• Check postal turnover: Includes the corresponding form, such as the 1040-V.

State Payments:

1. Virginia:
   • Virginia Tax Online Services.
2. Maryland:
   • Maryland Tax Payment Options.
3. Washington D.C.:

MyTax.DC.gov.

• Estimated payments are quarterly advances that cover your taxes if you do not have enough withholdings.
  • Use Form 1040-ES to calculate them.
  • Pay online:
    • IRS: Direct Pay the Card payments.
    • States: Portals of Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.

Key dates: April, June, September and January of the following year

Create and access your online account to facilitate your tax procedures:

1. IRS:

1. • Create your account at IRS Online Account.
   • From your account you can:
     • View your tax balance.
     • Access transcripts.
     • Set up payment plans.