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State Tax Matters

California Department Of Revenue

For Tax Help  In LA County (LA County)
Click on the left hand side on "Tax Assistance".

Tax Forms & Other Info. (For All Other States)

Frequently Asked Questions About Tax Planning (CA)
Answers to questions about Roth IRAs, Capital Gains, The Sale of Your Home, Self-Employed Health Insurance and The Child Tax Credit.

Tax Forms (All 50 States)
Links directly to the forms page in every state.

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 this service also allows you to file electronically. 

Sales Tax, Income Tax & Other Tax Rates (For All 50 States)
Excellent resource for individuals and businesses.

Taxplanet.com (Index of States)
Links to state agencies provide access to local tax forms and info.

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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Federal Taxes
Tax Assistance Line For Individuals (800-829-1040)
Tax Assistance Line For Business Questions (800-829-4933)

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Filing Returns

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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.

Filing For Free Online (Consumer-SOS)
 

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Exemptions & Deductions

For Tax Help  In LA County (LA County)
Click on the left hand side on "Tax Assistance".

Deductions
Scroll down for general information or select a topic from box#3.

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

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

FAQ's on Exemptions
Scroll down for general information or select a topic from Box#3.

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

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
Scroll down to their "questions"  box.

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

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.

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Extensions

For Tax Help  In LA County (LA County)
Click on the left hand side on "Tax Assistance".

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

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.

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Amending Your Taxes

For Tax Help  In LA County (LA County)
Click on the left hand side on "Tax Assistance".

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 

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.

BE CAREFUL OF TAX ENGINE.COM FOR THE REASON ABOVE.

For Tax Help  In LA County (LA County)
Click on the left hand side on "Tax Assistance".

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.

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

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. 

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

For Tax Help  In LA County (LA County)
Click on the left hand side on "Tax Assistance".

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

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

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
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.

See Tax Crimes

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Tax Bills

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 audit, appeals, and collection issues for free or for a nominal charge.

Paying Your Taxes Online
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 (Nolo.com)
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?
Learn about your options when you just don't have enough to pay your taxes.

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

New Law Allows Garnishing Social Security Checks
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
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.

How To Deal With the IRS (Nolo.com)
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)

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.

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.

See Audits & Appeals

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Taxable Income & Assets

Frequently Asked Questions About Tax Planning (CA)
Answers to questions about Roth IRAs, Capital Gains, The Sale of Your Home, Self-Employed Health Insurance and The Child Tax Credit.

Tips On Tax Returns
Tips on Tax Returns, Deductions, Self Employment, Estate, Property/Home, Investment-related, and Social Security/Medicare.

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

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.

For Specific Rules and Examples click Here and scroll to your situation.

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

Small Business Taxes (Nolo.com)

Estate & Gift Taxes (Nolo.com)

Your Home As A Tax Shelter (Nolo.com)

See Exemptions & Deductions

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Miscellaneous

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 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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