2005 Tax Preparation
Resources to help you prepare and file your 2005 tax return. Easy line-by-line instructions, tax tips, and links to tax resources.
Quick Tax Facts: Important Tax Figures for 2005
Overview of key tax figures for 2005. Includes standard deduction, personal exemption, phaseout ranges for itemized deductions, and retirement plan contribution limits.
Overview of key tax figures for 2005. Includes standard deduction, personal exemption, phaseout ranges for itemized deductions, and retirement plan contribution limits.
New Tax Laws for 2005
Here's a highlight of some of the changes in the tax code for the 2005 tax year. 2005 is the year of complex changes in the tax law. Some changes provide badly needed relief to victims of natural disasters. Other changes impact everyone, such as the new rules for claiming dependents.
Here's a highlight of some of the changes in the tax code for the 2005 tax year. 2005 is the year of complex changes in the tax law. Some changes provide badly needed relief to victims of natural disasters. Other changes impact everyone, such as the new rules for claiming dependents.
2005 Form 1040A Instructions (Tax Year 2005)
Prepare your 2005 tax returns on Form 1040A using easy-to-follow steps. Plus tips for preparing your tax return accurately and completely, from your About.com Guide to Tax Planning.
Prepare your 2005 tax returns on Form 1040A using easy-to-follow steps. Plus tips for preparing your tax return accurately and completely, from your About.com Guide to Tax Planning.
Earned Income Credit: Qualfying for the EIC (Tax Year 2005)
How to qualify for and figure your earned income credit. The EITC is a tax credit that lowers your taxes and gives you a bigger refund. Find out the criteria for qualifying children, and the special Head of Household rule if you are separated from your spouse.
How to qualify for and figure your earned income credit. The EITC is a tax credit that lowers your taxes and gives you a bigger refund. Find out the criteria for qualifying children, and the special Head of Household rule if you are separated from your spouse.
Charitable Contributions - How to Deduct Gifts of Cash and Property
Get a tax deduction for gifts of cash and property to qualified non-profits. Charitable contributions in 2005 may be fully deductible up to 100 percent of adjusted gross income.
Get a tax deduction for gifts of cash and property to qualified non-profits. Charitable contributions in 2005 may be fully deductible up to 100 percent of adjusted gross income.
Form 1040-EZ Instructions for Preparing Your 2005 Taxes
Prepare your 2005 tax returns on Form 1040EZ using easy-to-follow steps. Plus tips for preparing your tax return accurately and completely, from your About.com Guide to Tax Planning.
Prepare your 2005 tax returns on Form 1040EZ using easy-to-follow steps. Plus tips for preparing your tax return accurately and completely, from your About.com Guide to Tax Planning.
Charitable Donations - How to Deduct Gifts of Cash and Property
Get a tax deduction for gifts of cash and property to qualified non-profits. Charitable contributions in 2005 may be fully deductible up to 100 percent of adjusted gross income.
Get a tax deduction for gifts of cash and property to qualified non-profits. Charitable contributions in 2005 may be fully deductible up to 100 percent of adjusted gross income.
2005 IRS Standard Mileage Rates - Standards for IRS Mileage Rates
In 2005 the IRS has several standard mileage rates for business, medical, and charity-related driving.
In 2005 the IRS has several standard mileage rates for business, medical, and charity-related driving.
2006 Tax Calendar: Critical Dates Relating to Your 2005 Tax Returns
Calendar of important tax deadlines during 2006 relating to year 2005 tax returns.
Calendar of important tax deadlines during 2006 relating to year 2005 tax returns.
2005 Tax Rate Schedules: Marginal Ordinary Income Tax Rates for 2005
Marginal tax rates for the 2005 tax year.
Marginal tax rates for the 2005 tax year.
Claiming Dependents - Tax Laws for Claiming Qualifying Children and Relatives as Dependents
These rules enable you claim a person as a dependent on your tax return. A dependent means that the person relies on you for their support. A person can be either independent (supporting themselves) or the dependent of at most one taxpayer. If more than one taxpayer attempts to claim the same person as a dependent, each taxpayer will be audited to determine who is legally entitled to claim the dependent.
These rules enable you claim a person as a dependent on your tax return. A dependent means that the person relies on you for their support. A person can be either independent (supporting themselves) or the dependent of at most one taxpayer. If more than one taxpayer attempts to claim the same person as a dependent, each taxpayer will be audited to determine who is legally entitled to claim the dependent.
Personal Exemptions: Claiming Personal Exemptions for Yourself and Your Dependents
Taxpayers are entitled to claim one personal exemption for themselves and each dependent.
Taxpayers are entitled to claim one personal exemption for themselves and each dependent.
2005 Tax Forms: Find Common IRS Income Tax Forms
Find tax forms to prepare your 2005 personal income taxes. The most common tax forms are arranged in an easy-to-find format. From your About.com Guide to Tax Planning.
Find tax forms to prepare your 2005 personal income taxes. The most common tax forms are arranged in an easy-to-find format. From your About.com Guide to Tax Planning.