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Common Questions During Tax Season
Frequently Asked Questions
Resolve your most frequently asked questions
during the tax season.

- 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
- 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:
- And a Get an IP PIN.
- Create an online account or use your existing account.
- 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:
- Virginia:
- Where’s My Refund IRS.
- You will need: SSN, tax year, and refund amount.
- Maryland:
- Where’s My Refund Maryland.
- You will need: SSN, tax year, and marital status.
- Washington D.C.:
- 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.
IRS Letters:
- To do:
- Read the letter carefully to understand the reason (e.g. missing information, errors, audits, etc.).
- Follow the instructions indicated on the letter.
- Provide the requested documents or correct errors in your return.
- If you can't solve it alone, please contact us for professional assistance.
State Letters (Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC):
- Virginia:
- Answer the letters directly on the portal Virginia Tax Online Services.
- Maryland:
- Manage your notifications in Maryland Tax Online Services.
- 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.
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:
- Virginia:
- Maryland:
- Washington D.C.:
Create and access your online account to facilitate your tax procedures:
- IRS:
- Create your account at IRS Online Account.
- From your account you can:
- View your tax balance.
- Access transcripts.
- Set up payment plans.