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The federal stimulus bill contains many tax-related provisions to help people make ends meet during the recession, including a higher standard deduction for people who do not itemize. According to the…

Even though a person has stopped working full time, it doesn't mean that they have fewer details to pay attention to at tax filing time. For example, those who are receiving Social Security benefits a…

People who are thinking about skipping out on their obligation to file a return this year may want to reconsider, especially when weighing the size of the returns they may be passing up. According to …

The economy has seriously damaged the personal finances of millions of Americans, and some of them may be reminded of that situation this filing season as they consult with their tax preparer on Inter…

The various provisions in last year's economic stimulus bill will command the attention of many tax preparers this filing season, and the Internal Revenue Service is working to provide people with the…

Taxpayers who are wondering about the daunting task facing the Internal Revenue Service during any given filing season can take a look at some recently released statistics from the tax agency. Accordi…

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding people with disabilities that there may be a number of strategies they can follow to minimize their tax obligations for any given filing season. According to …

Taxpayers who are rushing to get through filing season may find that even small errors can cost them valuable deductions or even put them at a higher risk for an audit. A recent reminder from the Int…

The Internal Revenue Service has taken a number of steps this filing season to make things as easy as possible for taxpayers who may be rushing or experiencing stress as they try to finish up in time …