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Understanding the Different Types Of Tax Returns

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/types-tax-return.mp4"][/video] Understanding all different types of tax returns is no easy task. Did you know that there are over a thousand official…


Tax Benefits for Education (Part 2)

2021-2022 Federal Education Tax Breaks for College Savings Plans   This article is second in a series titled “Tax Benefits for Education.” Read the first…


Tax Benefits for Education

2020-2021 Federal Education Tax Breaks for Your 1040 Return There are a number of different education tax benefits that you may be able to claim…


How to Get an Exact Copy of a Past Tax Return

Do you need a copy of your past tax return? If so, you should first decide if you need an exact copy of your return…


How to obtain a copy of past tax returns in all 50 states

If you are attempting to get a copy of your Federal Tax Return from the IRS, watch this how-to video on how to get copy…


How You Can File Taxes Online For Free

If you are counting on your tax refund to help you pay the bills, that probably means you don’t have a lot of extra cash…


Pros And Cons of Professional Tax Preparation

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tax_Professional_Pros_and_Cons1.mp4"][/video] Millions of Americans ask themselves the same question every year: Should I just pay a tax professional? A tax preparation service…


Can I get an extension on my tax return?

You can file for an extension on any ground you like. All it takes is filling in Form 4868  to extend the deadline to Oct.…