The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. This page will be updated as new information is available. For other information about the COVID-19 virus, people should visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (https://www.coronavirus.gov) for health information. Other information about actions being taken by the U.S. government is available at https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus and in Spanish at https://gobierno.usa.gov/coronavirus.
News Releases
IR-2020-54, IRS: High-deductible health plans can cover coronavirus costs
Guidance
Notice 2020-15 (PDF), High deductible health plans and expenses related to COVID-19
Tax Help
IRS has several online resources to help taxpayers.
Free File - prepare and file your federal income tax return for free using tax preparation and filing software.
Where's My Refund? - is an online tool that will track your tax refund. You will need your Social security number or ITIN, your filing status and your exact refund amount to use the tool.
Online Payment Agreements - you can apply for a payment plan online to pay off your balance over time.
IRS2Go mobile app - Check your refund status, make a payment, find free tax preparation assistance, sign up for helpful tax tips, and more!
Online Account – use this tool to view: Your payoff amount, updated for the current calendar day, the balance for each tax year for which you owe, up to 24 months of your payment history and key information from your current tax year return as originally filed.
VITA/TCE Sites -find a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) site that offer free tax help to people who generally make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
