Volunteer Tax Assistance

Volunteer Tax Assistance is available from an IRS sponsored program this tax season. This community-based program is operated by volunteers who will assist with 2010 tax preparation. The top ten items the IRS wants taxpayers to understand about the IRS sponsored volunteer programs are:

  1. There is tax assistance available for taxpayers that are 60 years old or older.
  2. This program offers free preparation to individuals or families who earn $49,000 or less.
  3. Electronic filing is available at all volunteer sites
  4. The volunteers have been educated on topics such as the child tax credit, homestead tax credit, and the elderly tax credit.
  5. Several tax assistance sites have volunteers who can help people with English as a second language.
  6. Partnerships with community organizations make it possible for the IRS to offer more 12,000 tax preparation sites. All sites offer the services free.
  7. The AARP tax-aids do primarily assist people who are 60 and older, yet they are willing to assist any taxpayer with low-to-moderate incomes.
  8. The Armed Forces has a volunteer tax council that is trained to understand tax issues that are specific to military individuals and families. There are volunteers available for all branches of the military.
  9. City information hotlines, community organization, and the public libraries can provide information on the locations and dates for the volunteer tax assistance programs for 2010.
  10. Call the toll-free number for the IRS at 1-800-906-9887 if you are having trouble locating a volunteer tax assistance program near you. If you have internet access, you can gain information using the following web address:  www.IRS.gov. Visit AARP.org to find an AARP Tax-Aide location or call 1-888-227-7669 (888-AARPNOW).

It is wonderful when  community volunteers work together to help people prepare their tax forms. No one should feel alone or overwhelmed while preparing their 2010 taxes. The IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance, 2010 is available as a community based program.

TaxACT Can Make Filing Your Taxes Easy

TaxACT Can Make Filing Your Taxes Easy

If you have ever dreaded the coming tax season due to the complicated and often confusing paper work that comes along with it, you need to try TaxACT. TaxACT can handle all of your tax forms for you while you simply answer some simplistic questionnaire style questions. Even complex tax returns such as 1040 with Schedules such as C, D, E, and F are handled the same simple way, and it does not cost a thing!

TaxACT also has video tutorials and unlimited support from trained professionals to help you with any tax questions you may have. There is a College Financial Aid Worksheet for FAFSA, a Stock Assistant for a quick summary of your investment income, and an Examiner series covering credits, deductions, and income to ensure the maximum refund possible. If you enjoy the ease of use of TaxACT but are proficient with tax forms, you have the option to fill out the forms directly.

With TaxACT you do not have to download or store any programs. You simply log in to the site and start answering the simple questions. Any time you feel like you want a break, log out. Your information will be right where you left it when you return. Your information will also carry over from year to year so if your personal information does not change, you do not have to worry about re-entering it. Not only that, but TaxACT can even import your tax information if you have filed with another company in the previous year.

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Income Tax Credits You Might Qualify For

Income Tax Credits You Might Qualify For

A number of tax credits which reduce your tax bill dollar for dollar that you might not have known about or might not have qualified for before are now worth taking a look at.

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Recovery Rebate Credit

If the rebate checks that were sent out last tax season didn’t find their way to you because you made too much on your 2007 1040 tax return, you have a second opportunity to receive the credit for the 2008 tax season. Therefore, if you income has decreased for any reason during 2008, make sure to double check your qualifications this year so you can now claim the $600 per taxpayer credit.

First-Time Homeowner Credit

This is an interest free loan to anyone that purchased a house for the first time between April 9th of 2008 and June 30th of 2009. Loans are equal to 10% of the value of the home or a maximum of $7,500. You’ll have to pay back the loan over the next 15 years but a no interest loan from the government cannot be beat.

TaxAct Online Standard

TaxAct Online 2013 Standard

If you are looking to prepare, print, and file your tax return electronically this tax season all for free, TaxAct Online 2013 is the software you will want to use for both a complex and a simple return. And TaxAct will guarantee that your refund is the maximum refund allowed.

Supports All 1040 Tax Forms

Weather you are looking to file the 1040EZ, the 1040A, or the full length 1040 tax return, TaxAct Online supports all three forms and allows you to electronically file (eFile) each form for maximum speed and efficiency. With TaxAct Online you can get your return in as few as 8 days.

Least Expensive State Returns

TaxAct Online provides one of the least expensive state return options you will find. For $13.95, TaxAct Online will prepare, print, and eFile your state return directly with your state. Your federal tax information will be imported for you making the state return simple and accurate. And when you eFile your state return, you will receive confirmation from the state as proof that you have filed your taxes.

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