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Tax Information

Tax forms, tax preparation help and more. Last Updated: Feb 9, 2024 12:33 PM

Tax Preparation Guides

A selection of IRS guides to help individuals and small business owners prepare their taxes.

  • Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA)
    An IRS tool that provides answers to a number of tax law questions. It can determine if a type of income is taxable, if you're eligible to claim certain credits, and if you can deduct expenses on your tax return. It also provides answers for general questions, such as determining your filing status, if you can claim dependents, if you have to file a tax return, etc.
  • Tax Guide for Small Business (For Individuals Who Use Schedule C)
    IRS Publication 334 contains general information about the federal tax laws that apply to small business owners who are sole proprietors, and to statutory employees.
  • Tax Time Guide
    The IRS develops this yearly special tax time guide designed to help people understand how tax changes affect them yearly and how to file an accurate tax return. Check back on the guide for updates throughout the filing season.
  • Tax Topics
    Provides information on more than 100 common tax topics for individuals and businesses.
  • Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals)
    IRS Publication 17 covers the general rules for filing a federal income tax return. It supplements the information contained in your tax form instruction booklet.

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