I don’t want to go out. Can I do this online?

Yes, you can file or pay your taxes online — in fact, it could be the way to go to avoid a delayed refund for 2019. The IRS urges taxpayers to use electronic options to support social distancing and speed the processing of returns, refunds or payments.

Accountants and tax preparation services say they have a variety of means to help people prepare their taxes without meeting face to face.