Eight Helpful Articles
As we prepare for the upcoming tax season, revisiting some of the most helpful posts found on the site seemed like a helpful idea. Taxes can be a real stress on our otherwise already stress-laden days. Preparation is key to making it out of tax season alive. Many users miss out on tons of deductions and tax credits just because they were not ready when April came around. We hope this recap helps you all to free yourself from not only the stresses of getting one's income tax return and from spending more than needed time on finding the tax answers and assistance we all need.
- Early Tips: This post helps prepare you and provide tips for how to get organized this tax season.
- Free Federal Filing: This goes into detail on the free file program and filers may take advantage to file their returns at no cost to them.
- Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: The unemployment rate has never been higher, thereby making this a valid addition to the list.
- Gambling Losses Are Deductible: This comes into play with those who gamble. Little is realized about such things and their itemizable characteristics. Read and roll on (Just not snake eyes).
- What Happens If You Don't File?: Heaven forbid. Here are the consequences.
- Filing After April 15: Thought this one fit at the bottom of the list... So what happens if you missed the dreaded April 15th deadline.
So there they are. We hope that the articles posted to the site in the future continue to aid in your dealing with the American taxation system. Here are a few other posting that may answer some of your other questions as well:
Relevant Links:
IRS Withholding Calculator: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96196,00.html
Tax Breaks 101: http://rismedia.com/2010-02-02/tax-breaks-101-new-deductions-and-credits-to-stimulate-economy/
Refund Status Checker: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html