Electronic Signature Changes

For this tax season, the former signature form has been eliminated by the IRS. Taxpayers choosing to electronically prepare and file their return using an online software package will be required to use the Self-Select PIN method as their signature. Taxpayers choosing to e-file will now need to provide their exact tax year 2007 adjusted gross income (AGI) or their 2007 PIN - personal identification number - before electronically filing the 2008 return. You can find your AGI for Tax Year 2007 on Line 37 of Form 1040, Line 21 of Form 1040A and on Line 4 of Form 1040EZ.

If you were a Taxbrain user last year, the program will allow you easy access your 2007 return. For new and returning Taxbrain users, the program will also include FAQs and text information, detailing where you can locate last year's AGI on your tax return. If you still need additional assistance, our Taxbrain Support will be able to assist you further.

Avoid Recovery Rebate Tax Credit Confusion

You'll need to know how much you received last year for the economic stimulus payment in order to calculate this year's recovery rebate credit. Fortunately for us, the IRS has developed an applet on their Web site so you can find out exactly how much of the stimulus payment you received. How Much Was My 2008 Stimulus Payment?

Don't Miss the Earned Income Tax Credit

Difficult economic times may mean more people are eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) because of reductions in their income last year. Want to know more? Download and listen to this podcast from the IRS: EITC Podcast

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Whether you opted for direct deposit or asked IRS to mail you a check, you can track your refund through this secure Web site. IRS.gov

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