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Tax season made easy with the IRS new social media tools

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Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS would like to share some of their small business web pages and new social media tools to help you keep up with all the latest information.

The IRS has launched IRS2Go, a smartphone application for iPhone and Android that lets you interact with the IRS using your mobile device. If you have an Apple iPhone or iTouch, you can download the free IRS2Go app by visiting the iTunes app store. If you have an Android device, you can visit the Android Marketplace to download the free IRS2Go app. The mobile application allows taxpayers to get their refund status, tax updates and follow the IRS.

Find information and receive tax tips on the following social media platforms:

YouTube ― The IRS has video channels that provide short, informative videos on various tax related topics in English, American Sign Language (ASL) and a variety of foreign languages.

Twitter ― IRS tweets on various tax-related announcements, @IRSnews

IRS Small Business & Self Employed Tax Center
This section offers a broad range of resources across federal and state agencies, as well as industry/profession specific information for self-employed entrepreneurs, employers and businesses. You will also find links to starting and operating a business, employment taxes, tax law changes for business, business-related forms and publications, and online learning options.

IRS Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop
Nine interactive lessons designed to help new small business owners learn their tax rights and responsibilities.

IRS Video Portal
The IRS Video Portal offers video and audio presentations on tax topics for small businesses, individuals and tax professionals.

Industries/Professions
Visit this page for tax information specific to certain industries and professions.

Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center
The basics of tax responsibilities if you are self-employed or an independent contractor.

There is also a small business page/tax center in Spanish:
Información y Recursos para Pequeñas Empresas

IRS.gov has the latest tax news, online tools, research services, guidance and contact information. IRS en Español is available for information in Spanish.