Tax Preparation Software Improves

By now, most people have received their tax forms and financial documents. This means that taxpayers are ready to get their tax returns completed and filed. The final step for most people involves choosing a tax preparation software, like Turbo Tax or H&R Block. For this year, that decision is a little bit more difficult. Companies have added new features this time around.

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For instance, Turbo Tax now offers a mobile experience that’s identical to its desktop version. Users on iOS and Android devices will use exactly what desktop users do. Taxpayers can seamlessly switch from one … Read more at 2009 Tax.

The IRS Publication 17 And You

IRS Publication 17

IRS publication 17 deals with general instructions and guidance for people using form 1040. Paying income tax can be daunting but reading this publication will aid you in this process. The materials contained in this publication are the interpretation of the Internal Revenue Service of court decisions, treasury regulations, tax laws, and additions to the tax code. It also deals with general rules and reminders to help you file your return.

IRS publication 17 can be extremely helpful for filing your tax returns.  If you are new to the workforce, it can tell you whether you have … Read more at 2009 Tax.

Surviving An IRS Audit

Surviving An IRS Audit

An IRS tax audit is requested when the tax filer submits tax information that doesn’t match with that submitted by employers, brokerage firms, banks and other institutions. This document-matching is only one means of identifying tax returns to be audited. The Discriminant Function System (DIF) is a point system the IRS gives each return rating it on its possibility of containing fraudulent information. Informants are still a popular means to detecting who has filed a fraudulent tax return and finally, self-employed persons and persons earning $200,000-1 million are often pursued when their returns appear suspicious.

Any … Read more at 2009 Tax.

IRS Publication 17

IRS Publication 17 For 2013

If you want to do your own taxes, you need to understand the process. Fortunately, you do not need a degree in accounting to figure out how to do your own taxes. The best chance that you have to get through your taxes without making a mistake is to consult the document put out by the IRS for that purpose. IRS Publication 17 is a great guide for those working on their own taxes.

IRS Publication 17 is still the most useful IRS publication for figuring out exactly how your income taxes work. The document … Read more at 2009 Tax.

TaxCaster: The Mobile Tax Calculator For Taxpayers

TaxCaster: The Mobile Tax Calculator For Taxpayers

Tax calculators are popular tools for consumers these days. Before filing one’s taxes, a person can take advantage of a calculator. Such tools require some personal and financial information in order to generate a tax refund estimation. An individual will know in moments whether they owe money or will be receiving money from the Internal Revenue Service. With that in mind, TaxCaster from TurboTax is the best option available.

Currently, TaxCaster is available for iOS and Android devices. A smartphone user can download this app in minutes and start using it right away. … Read more at 2009 Tax.