Irs.gov is the online site for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States. The IRS is a bureau of the Treasury Department. It is responsible for the collection of federal taxes and enforcing federal tax laws. Visitors come to this site for information on federal tax laws and filing requirements.

Information is available for individual tax payers, businesses, charities & non-profit organizations and tax professionals. Tax changes for the current year are highlighted on the home page. A search box is available at the top of the home page to search the site with an advanced search option. Additionally, visitors may utilize a search with a drop down list to help guide to the correct area of the site. Some options included on this drop down list are get a taxpayer ID number, change my address, set up a payment plan and report phishing.

Home page features are ‘The Tax Tip of the Day’ and a list of online services. Links are presented for information about tax statistics, careers with the IRS and the Taxpayer Advocate Service. Forms and publications are available for downloading, or ordering. Some forms may be filled out online. A link is provided for information on free filing. A taxpayer may visit this site to see the status of a tax refund once a tax return has been filed.