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Tax Advocate

If there’s anything as disconcerting as having the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) call you about a tax problem, it’s having to call them. Dealing with…


Free Online Tax Preparation

With tax season now upon us, taxpayers should be aware of the free online tax preparation services available to them to file their income taxes.…


What to do if you missed the tax day deadline

If you miss tax deadline, filing for an extension will buy you six months   Doing your taxes feels as fun as a trip to…


Online Tax Preparation

More and more American taxpayers are turning to the Internet each spring for tax advice and tax preparation services. Here is a guide to some…


How Too Avoid Mistakes When E-filing Taxes Online

Filing Online Is Easy – Just Make Sure to Avoid These Common Errors The traditional method of pen and paper is going away and digital…


How to save on taxes when your college grad moves back home

Qualify for the dependent exemption and deduct $3,800 from your earnings The economy is better than it was, but not ideal, and the job market…


Tax Form 1040 Instructions: What You Need to Know

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Untitled_video5.mp4"][/video] There are a lot of these Form 1040 pages! However, it’s the main form for everyone’s tax return, from Bond villains…


7 recent tax fraud schemes used by identity thieves

As we increasingly rely on E-filing tax returns, we increase the efficiency of IRS operations and our convenience. We also strip away some crucial layers…