For 2017,  

Health Care, is pretty simple, have it or pay for not having it and here is the best part, while the IRS increases the penalty for not having it, within the next couple of years the penalty will be the same as basic coverage so you might as well have it or you will be paying for it regardless.

Today's Penalty is $695 for a single, but it will increase next year quite a bit more.

There is so much information out there  putting it here is almost impossible so go to the IRS website www.IRS.gov for the latest information. Here are four changes the IRS had made that you can personally benefit from.

Need to make a payment?

Where's My Amended Return?

Where's My Refund? -

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How do I pay now?		What if I can't pay now?
Use a safe and convenient electronic payment option or send your payment. Pay by: Direct Pay (for individuals) Pay from your bank account within a free, secure session. Debit or credit card Pay using your card through a payment processing company. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System Enroll in EFTPS and provide your payment electronically and securely. Check or money order Mail in or provide your payment in person.		Learn about our programs designed to help you meet your tax obligations without causing additional hardship: Online Payment Agreement Apply to pay your taxes over time. Offer in Compromise Allows you to settle for less than you actually owe, if you meet strict requirements.

Where's My Amended Return?

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The “Where’s My Amended Return?” tool provides the status of Form 1040X Amended Tax Return for the current year and up to three prior years.

You can generally expect your amended return to be processed up to 12 weeks from the date we receive it. It can take up to three (3) weeks from the

date you mailed it to show up in our system. 

Please Note: You will not be able to access certain amended returns using this application.

IRS telephone assistors will not be able to provide additional information while your amended return moves through processing.

There is no need to call our toll-free number unless “Where’s My Amended Return?” specifically indicates that you should call.

When to check...   three (3) weeks after you mailed your amended return.		What you need...   Social Security Number Date of birth Zip Code

Where's My Refund? - It's Quick, Easy and Secure.

Get up-to-date refund information using Where's My Refund? or the IRS2Go mobile app. Where's My Refund? is updated once every 24 hours, usually

overnight. Refunds are generally issued within 21 days after we receive your tax return. You should only call if it has been longer.
 

When to check status...   Within 24 hours after we've received your e-filed tax return 4 weeks after you mail your paper return "Where's My Refund?" is updated once every 24 hours		What you need...   Social Security Number Filing status Exact refund amount		How...   Get your refund status at Where's My Refund?

Get Transcript

Get a record of your past tax returns, also referred to as transcripts. IRS transcripts are often used to validate income and tax filing status for mortgage

applications, student and small business loan applications, and during tax preparation.

You can download and print your transcript immediately or request the transcript be mailed to your address on record.
 

* Please be aware that the IRS does not send emails to obtain, upload, or otherwise access your transcripts. If you receive such an email, please

contact our fraud group at phishing@irs.gov.