Taxes
Federal Taxes
State Taxes


State Tax Matters

Illinois Department Of Revenue

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Filing Returns

Forms

IRS Forms & Publications (IRS Forms Distr. Center) (800) 829-3676

Form W-2 -- What To Do If Not Received
What to do if your employer fails to provide you with a W-2 Form by the end of January and what to do when you leave a job before the end of the year and still need your W-2
form.

IRS In Person Tax Assistance Centers (All 50 States & DC)
Face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems.

File Your Taxes Online For Free
 

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Exemptions & Deductions

Deductions (The Ones Most Overlooked)
Click Here For Specific Rules and Examples
and scroll to your situation.

FAQ's on Exemptions
Click Here For Specific Rules and Examples

Educational Deductions
Includes new rules on student loans and deducting the interest. See pp.25-30.

Claiming Dependants On Your Taxes
Here are the 5 tests used to determine if you can take a federal tax deduction. Includes information on custodial and non-custodial parents.

IRS In Person Tax Assistance Centers (All 50 States & DC)
Face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems.

IRS Tax Publications
Up to date brochures on everything from your tax payer rights, to the tax guide for small businesses and farmers.

Taxable Income & Assets (Consumer-SOS)

What You Need To Know About Record Keeping
The records you must keep and how long you must keep them.

Tax Court Petitions (The IRS Tax Code)
For claims large and small, forms and the rules.

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Self Employment

FAQs On Self Employment Taxes

Independent Contractor/ Self-Employment Tax (The IRS Tax Code)
Search the IRS Tax Code for all you need to know about being self employed.

What You Need To Know About Record Keeping
The records you must keep and how long you must keep them.

IRS Tax Publications
Up to date brochures on everything from your tax payer rights, to the tax guide for small businesses and farmers.

IRS In Person Tax Assistance Centers (All 50 States & DC)
Face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems.

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Extensions

Filing For Tax Extensions (Google)

Filing Returns (Nolo.com)
Learn what you can do if you need more time to file or pay, and what happens when you fail to file your tax return. 

IRS Tax Publications
Up to date brochures on everything from your tax payer rights, to the tax guide for small businesses and farmers.

IRS In Person Tax Assistance Centers (All 50 States & DC)
Face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems.

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Amending Your Taxes

Amending Your Taxes (Forms)
Forms to get refunds and credits, and to modify
prior returns.

IRS In Person Tax Assistance Centers (All 50 States & DC)
Face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems.

For The Latest Tax Forms See Forms  

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Tax Preparation 

Free Tax Help (ARRP)
From February 1 through April 15th each year, the AARP Tax-Aide program offers free one-on-one counseling, as well as assistance on the telephone and internet to help individuals prepare basic tax forms, including the 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ and other standard schedules. You can search by zip code to find AARP Tax-Aide site near you.

File Your Taxes For Free Online
Use your Social Security # a user ID and password so these private tax preparation services will file your Federal Taxes for Free.  Get your refund wired directly into your bank account.

Note!!!! They charge $ for state taxes and may hit you with up to $30 if you have the funds directly deposited into your bank account. IF YOU WERE CHARGED A DIRECT DEPOSIT FEE for funds not direct deposited: Contact The Tax Website's Customer Service, The Better Business Bureau, The IRS and Your State Attorney General's Office.

Free Tax Preparation On The Computer (Taxslayer)
Let the computer do all the work. Download their free software which guides you step by step on how to fill out your federal and state tax returns. Then just print out your copies and mail them in. For a nominal fee you can also file electronically. 

IRS In Person Tax Assistance Centers (All 50 States & DC)
Face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems.

Tips On Tax Preparers 
FAQ's on Who Qualifies As A Tax Preparer,
The Various Types of Tax Preparers,  Choosing A Tax Preparer
Organizing Your Information, Meeting With Your Tax Preparer
Audits, and Tips to Remember.

What You Need To Know About Record Keeping
The records you must keep and how long you must keep them.

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Audits & Appeals

Tax Payer Advocates and Your Rights
Your one-stop shop for taxpayer rights information during every step of your interaction with the IRS.
Includes those Low Income Taxpayer Clinics that represent taxpayers before the IRS in audits, appeals, and collection issues for free or for a nominal charge.

FAQs On Audits

The Various Types Of Tax Audits
Learn the difference between criminal audits, office audits and  field audits and what your rights and responsibilities are.

What You Need To Know About Record Keeping
The records you must keep and how long you must keep them.

Audits & Appeals (Nolo.com)

What To Do When The IRS Comes Knocking (Google)
Deals with audits, requests for more information and tax court.

How To Deal With the IRS (Nolo.com)
Learn about IRS structure and personnel, keeping records and important tax laws.

Tax Court Petitions (The IRS Tax Code)
For claims large and small, forms and the rules.

IRS In Person Tax Assistance Centers (All 50 States & DC)
Face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems.

See Tax Crimes

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Tax Bills

Tax Payer Advocates and Your Rights (IRS)
Your one-stop shop for taxpayer rights information during every step of your interaction with the IRS.
Includes those Low Income Taxpayer Clinics that represent taxpayers before the IRS in audits, appeals, and collection issues for free or for a nominal charge.

Paying Your Taxes Online (IRS)
Taxpayers can pay 1040ES, balance due payments,
706 estate and 709 gift taxes and installment
payments with EFTPS-OnLine. Business taxpayers
can pay all types of federal taxes through
EFTPS-OnLine, including business taxes, estimated
payments, penalties and interest.

Tax Bills (Google)
FAQ's your legal rights, how to handle a bill from the IRS, the pros and cons of paying your debt through installment plans,
Settling your tax bill for pennies on the dollar, and filing for bankruptcy.

What If You Can't Pay The IRS? (Google)
Learn about your options when you just don't have enough to pay your taxes.

New Law Allows Garnishing Social Security Checks (Google)
For more information on this law click Here.

Offers In Compromise & Installment Agreements (The IRS Tax Code)
Find out if you qualify to have your debt settled for less than it's worth. Also learn what your options are for paying in monthly installments.

Innocent Spouse Tax Relief (IRS)
Check to see if you might qualify for relief from spousal tax liability. IRS Pub. 971 explains the options and the hurdles.

Innocent Spouse/Injured Spouse (The IRS Tax Code)
Search the IRS Tax Code for all you need to know about your rights as an innocent spouse.

IRS In Person Tax Assistance Centers (All 50 States & DC)
Face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems.

How To Deal With the IRS (Google)
Learn about IRS structure and personnel, keeping records and important tax laws.

IRS Tax Publications
Up to date brochures on everything from your tax payer rights, to the tax guide for small businesses and farmers.

Tax Court Petitions (The IRS Tax Code)
For claims large and small, forms and the rules.  

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Tax Crimes

Cheating, Fraud and Other Tax Crimes (Nolo.com)

FAQs About Failing To File Your Tax Return (Nolo.com)

Owing Money To The IRS (Consumer-SOS)

Tax Court Petitions (The IRS Tax Code)
For claims large and small, forms and the rules.  

IRS Tax Publications
Up to date brochures on everything from your tax payer rights, to the tax guide for small businesses and farmers.

Innocent Spouse Tax Relief (IRS Brochures)

Does The IRS Owe You A Tax Refund?   
Type in your name and state to see if you're listed in the IRS Refund Database.

Form W-2 -- What To Do If Not Received
What to do if your employer fails to provide you with a W-2 Form by the end of January and what to do when you leave a job before the end of the year and still need your W-2
form.

Tax Payer Advocates and Your Rights
Your one-stop shop for taxpayer rights information during every step of your interaction with the IRS.
Includes those Low Income Taxpayer Clinics that represent taxpayers before the IRS in audits, appeals, and collection issues for free or for a nominal charge.

IRS In Person Tax Assistance Centers (All 50 States & DC)
Face-to-face tax help and solutions to tax problems.

IRS Sites On Taxpayer Education

IRS Tax Publications
Brochures on everything from your tax payer rights, to the tax guide for farmers.
National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Government Corruption, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

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