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As we prepare for the upcoming 2010 tax season, revisiting some of the more 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. I 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.

  1. Online Tax Preparation : Most of the American tax payers no longer file by hand and mail their 1040 in to the IRS. Most people use the wonders the net provides. Here’s what you need to know about this particular practice.
  2. Tax Refunds : We all want them. This post tells you how the process is done, how the government factors in, and what your income means to your tax refund.
  3. Tax Dates : I know we don’t all look forward to filing our taxes. So here are the dates you are allowed to procrastinate to.
  4. Taxes on Unemployment Benefits : The unemployment rate has never been higher, thereby making this a valid addition to the list.
  5. Healthcare Reform and Taxes : The healthcare plan revision is a very real issue facing the nation. This covers its effect on your taxes.
  6. Preparing a Dependent’s Tax Return : Most of the individuals who visit TaxFiling have children in their care. Here is how to make sure they need to claim and where attention needs to be given.
  7. Amending a Tax Return : Welcome to the 1040X. How many years do you have? What documents are needed? Find it all here.
  8. Being a Loser Is Tax Deductable : 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).
  9. What Happens If You Don’t File? : Heaven forbid. Here are the consequences.
  10. Filing After April 15 : Thought this one fit at the bottom of the list.

So there they are. I 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


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