File Your Own Taxes
Everything you need to know to prepare your federal tax return.
Tax Calendar
Calendar of important tax deadlines during the 2007 filing se8ason.
Calendar of important tax deadlines during the 2007 filing se8ason.
Which Tax Form to File?
You should use the simplest tax form for your needs. This will save you time in preparing your return, and the IRS will be able to process your tax return more quickly. Find out if you need to file Form 1040, or if you qualify to use the shorter Form 1040EZ or Form 1040A.
You should use the simplest tax form for your needs. This will save you time in preparing your return, and the IRS will be able to process your tax return more quickly. Find out if you need to file Form 1040, or if you qualify to use the shorter Form 1040EZ or Form 1040A.
Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (TD F 90-22.1)
You must fill out Treasury Department Form 90-22.1 every year if you own, or have an interest in, any foreign bank accounts. I'll tell you what you need to know in order to fill out TD F 90-22.1 accurately and confidently.
You must fill out Treasury Department Form 90-22.1 every year if you own, or have an interest in, any foreign bank accounts. I'll tell you what you need to know in order to fill out TD F 90-22.1 accurately and confidently.
Personal Exemptions
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.
File an Extension: How to Request an Extension of Time to File using IRS Form 4868
Filing an extension is super easy. I tell you how to do it. But first, let's talk about what an extension is and what it is not. An "extension" is a way to ask the IRS for more time to file your tax return. The deadline to file your return is April 15th. But the IRS will automatically give you extra time to file your tax return. But this grace period is given only if you ask for it. To do that you need to file Form 4868.
Filing an extension is super easy. I tell you how to do it. But first, let's talk about what an extension is and what it is not. An "extension" is a way to ask the IRS for more time to file your tax return. The deadline to file your return is April 15th. But the IRS will automatically give you extra time to file your tax return. But this grace period is given only if you ask for it. To do that you need to file Form 4868.
Free Tax Software - Best IRS Free File Web Sites
The IRS "Free File" offers free tax preparation software to prepare and e-file your 1040. Find the best free-file service for you with reviews and links to the IRS Free File program.
The IRS "Free File" offers free tax preparation software to prepare and e-file your 1040. Find the best free-file service for you with reviews and links to the IRS Free File program.
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.
Complete Tax (Software Review)
Review of the web-based tax software program Complete Tax. Highly recommended for professional-style tax preparation.
Review of the web-based tax software program Complete Tax. Highly recommended for professional-style tax preparation.
What Tax Records Do I Need?
Before you prepare your own taxes, or visit your local tax preparer, gather all the documents you need to prepare a complete tax return.
Before you prepare your own taxes, or visit your local tax preparer, gather all the documents you need to prepare a complete tax return.
Form 1040-EZ Instructions
More people qualify to use Form 1040-EZ to file their taxes. Prepare your Form 1040EZ using easy-to-follow steps. Line-by-line instructions, plus tips for preparing your tax return accurately and completely.
More people qualify to use Form 1040-EZ to file their taxes. Prepare your Form 1040EZ using easy-to-follow steps. Line-by-line instructions, plus tips for preparing your tax return accurately and completely.
Instructions for Form 1040A
Prepare your tax returns on Form 1040A using easy-to-follow steps. Plus tips for preparing your tax return accurately and completely.
Prepare your tax returns on Form 1040A using easy-to-follow steps. Plus tips for preparing your tax return accurately and completely.
Filing Your Taxes: E-File or Paper File?
E-file is fast and safe, paper filing is low-key. Find out which is best for you, or if you are required to file on paper.
E-file is fast and safe, paper filing is low-key. Find out which is best for you, or if you are required to file on paper.
Finishing Up Your Tax Return
After you finished calculating your 2004 taxes, use these easy-to-follow steps to finishup you return.
After you finished calculating your 2004 taxes, use these easy-to-follow steps to finishup you return.
How to Fill Out a W-4 Form
Filling out a W-4 is one of the first things you do when you start a new job. You may want to fill out a new W-4 if your financial situation has changed. Use Form W4 to increase or to decrease your income tax withholding.
Filling out a W-4 is one of the first things you do when you start a new job. You may want to fill out a new W-4 if your financial situation has changed. Use Form W4 to increase or to decrease your income tax withholding.
Tax Preparation Supplies
Start preparing your taxes with a handy checklist of things you need, and find out how to prepare your own taxes at the About.com Guide to US Tax Planning.
Start preparing your taxes with a handy checklist of things you need, and find out how to prepare your own taxes at the About.com Guide to US Tax Planning.
Should I Prepare My Own Taxes or Go to an Accountant?
Tax accountants offer convenience and expertise. Doing it yourself puts you in full control. Find out how to prepare your own taxes at the About.com Guide to US Tax Planning.
Tax accountants offer convenience and expertise. Doing it yourself puts you in full control. Find out how to prepare your own taxes at the About.com Guide to US Tax Planning.
1040 Central from IRS.gov
The IRS gateway to tax information for individuals. Get news, tax law updates, and tax forms.
The IRS gateway to tax information for individuals. Get news, tax law updates, and tax forms.
Nolo Press Guide to Taxes & Audits
Arm yourself with tax law knowledge. Get tips for preparing your tax return, plus how to survive an audit, and dealing with tax debt.
Arm yourself with tax law knowledge. Get tips for preparing your tax return, plus how to survive an audit, and dealing with tax debt.
IRS Free File
File your federal tax return for free, using one of the IRS's approved "Free File" partners. You prepare your tax return on the Web, and e-file the return for free.
File your federal tax return for free, using one of the IRS's approved "Free File" partners. You prepare your tax return on the Web, and e-file the return for free.
Free Tax Software from Tax Act
Use TaxAct software to prepare your taxes for free, or e-file your tax return for a nominal fee.
Use TaxAct software to prepare your taxes for free, or e-file your tax return for a nominal fee.
IRS Free File Alliance
Free electronic filing of your tax return. Several tax software companies have teamed up with the IRS to offer free e-filing. Find out if you qualify, and select from a list of software companies.
Free electronic filing of your tax return. Several tax software companies have teamed up with the IRS to offer free e-filing. Find out if you qualify, and select from a list of software companies.
What's the Safest Way to Get My Tax Refund?
The IRS can deposit your tax refund directly into your checking or savings account. This is generally faster, and safer, than having a check mailed to your home address.
The IRS can deposit your tax refund directly into your checking or savings account. This is generally faster, and safer, than having a check mailed to your home address.
Filing Extensions Available by Phone or Computer
Request an extension of time to file your tax return by phone. Download the automatic extension tax form, read the instructions, and call the IRS' toll-free phone.
Request an extension of time to file your tax return by phone. Download the automatic extension tax form, read the instructions, and call the IRS' toll-free phone.
Line-by-line Instructions for Form 1040A
Prepare your 2004 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 2004 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.
Common Tax Preparation Mistakes - IRS.gov
A checklist of the twenty most common tax mistakes. Check your name, address, and Social Security Number. Double check your math calculations. Other common errors.
A checklist of the twenty most common tax mistakes. Check your name, address, and Social Security Number. Double check your math calculations. Other common errors.
2003 Tax Software
Find software to prepare your 2003 tax return.
Find software to prepare your 2003 tax return.