IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2014-01, January 3, 2014

The 2014 tax filing season begins on Jan. 31. To help you prepare for it, the IRS has several short and informative YouTube videos on a variety of tax topics. These videos are available in English, Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL).

IRS videos have received nearly 6.5 million views. Find them here:

• IRS Videos — http://www.youtube.com/irsvideos
  
• ASL Videos — http://www.youtube.com/IRSvideosASL
  
• Multilingual Videos — http://www.youtube.com/IRSvideosMultilingua

You may find some of these videos especially useful as you prepare to file in 2014. They include:

• Do-It-Yourself Free Tax Preparation.  Helps you find free help from certified volunteers. Learn about becoming involved in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.
  
• Do I Have to File a Tax Return?   Learn about the all requirements for filing a tax return.
  
• How to Get 1040 Forms.  Tips offered on the quickest way to get various 1040 forms on IRS.gov.
  
• Tax Scams.  Tips offered on how to protect personal your information, avoid becoming a tax scam victim and more.
  
• Record-keeping.   Learn which financial and tax files to keep and how long to keep them.
  
• Changed Your Name After Marriage or Divorce?  Find out what you need to do if you have changed your name before you file your tax return.
  
• Choosing a Tax Preparer. Useful tips on choosing a reputable tax preparer.
  

The IRS uses social media tools and platforms to share the latest information on tax changes, initiatives, products and services. A full listing of all our social media channels is available on IRS.gov.