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Efile Taxes
Reviews and comparisons of the various TurboTax tax filing programs. Start here if you are unsure about which is right for you.

> Why e file taxes? Top ten reasons to e file taxes.
> Compare features of various filing programs.
> 1040 & 1040A efile.
> Premier 1040 efile
> Home business efiling.
> 1040EZ efile.

Tax Software
Read reviews and comparisons of tax filing software packages from Intuit and H&Block.

Intuit (Turbo Tax) software:

> TurboTax Deluxe
> TurboTax Premier
> Home Business
> TurboTax Basic
> TurboTax State
> TurboTax Business

TurboTax software:

> Tax Cut Deluxe
> TaxCut Platinum
> TaxCut Platinum for Home Business
> TaxCut Standard
> TaxCut State

Tax Filing Basics
Explains the fundamental rules of filing a tax return, and serves as a guide to the rest of the site.

> Your W2 Form, and all the info that it contains
> Income tax withholding and estimating taxes
> Codes from box 12 of your W2 form
> Choosing the best tax filing status
> 2011 income tax rates
> Common tax return errors
> Federal income tax exemptions for dependents


Taxable Income
Explains what types of income are taxable, and how each is reported.

> W2 wages
> Taxable Interest Income
> Investment Dividends Income
> Taxable Interest on Bonds
> Where to report interest income
> Alimony and Child Support
> "Kiddie Tax" - Reporting a Child's Interest
> Unemployment Benefits
> Social Security Benefits
> Retirement Plan Distributions
> "Other" Taxable Income
> Tax-Exempt Income


Capital Gains Tax Laws
A look at the capital gains-reporting process, including filing of Schedule D.

> Capital gains tax rates
> Tax basis
> Schedule D
> Real estate and depreciated business property sales


Tax Credits
Information about each of the major tax credits.

> Earned income credit
> Child tax credit
> Child care tax credit
> Adoption tax credit
> Tax credit for the elderly or disabled
> Educational tax credits
> Claiming education tax credits


Tax Deductions
Information about each of the major tax deductions and how to claim them when you e-file.

> Mortgage interest tax deduction
> Deducting home loan interest points
> Your mortgage deduction and refinancing
> Student loan interest deduction
> Medical expenses tax deduction
> Charity & gifts tax deduction
> Investment interest deduction
> Casualty & theft deduction
> Taxes paid deduction
> Miscellaneous tax deductions
> Itemizing tax deductions
> Alternative minimum tax


IRS Tax Forms
Find out which Irs tax forms to file, download any and all forms you might need, and learn more about electronic filing.
> Form 1040
> Form 1040A
> Form 1040EZ
> Additional federal tax forms
> Helpful Irs Publications


Tax Audit Advice
Basic advice on how to avoid audits, how to interpret IRS notices, and how o respond to an audit.
> IRS audit notices
> What to do


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