Taxpayers who want to check their account information including balance, payments, tax records and more, can log into their IRS online account. It's a simple and secure way to get information fast., Offer in compromise Check if you can settle your debt for less than you owe with an offer in compromise. Find more options to get help with tax debt. If you're facing financial hardship, you may be eligible to ask for a temporary collection delay until your finances improve., What if I filed my tax return or paid my taxes late? If you filed your tax return or paid your taxes late, the IRS may have assessed one or more penalties on your account., You can access your personal tax records online or by mail, including transcripts of past tax returns, tax account information, wage and income statements, and verification of non-filing letters., Taxpayers who file electronically can typically use the Where’s My Refund? tool to check the status of a tax refund within 24 hours of filing. It takes about four weeks for the same information to be available for those filing paper returns., See your personalized refund date as soon as the IRS processes your tax return and approves your refund. See your status starting around 24 hours after you e-file or 4 weeks after you mail a paper return..