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• Documents you need to gather together
• Top-Rated Tax Preparation Software
• Free Tax Preparation Software part of the IRS Free-File Service
• Helpful Line-by-Line Instructions for the 1040, 1040-A, and 1040-EZ Forms
• Download IRS Forms and Publications
• Forums to Ask for Help in Preparing Your Taxes