Official contacts first

Know who to contact for finance questions.

Use official agencies for identity, tax, licensing, regulator, consumer, and investor protection questions. For personalized advice, hire a qualified professional.

IRS HelpFederal tax questions, refunds, notices, payments. SBA Local AssistanceSBDCs, SCORE mentors, Women's Business Centers, veterans centers. DOL EBSARetirement and health benefit plan questions. CFPBMortgages, credit reports, debt collection, banking, student loans. SEC Investor AssistanceInvestor complaints, fraud education, public company resources. NAICState insurance department lookup and consumer insurance resources. State GovernmentsState taxes, licenses, labor agencies, and business registrations. AnnualCreditReport.comFree official credit reports from major bureaus.