Income Tax and the IRS
Help with your taxes. Links to assistance from the IRS and other sources. Also state income tax forms.
Tax Burden of the Wealthy Continues to Grow
In 2006, the top 5% of U.S. taxpayers, those with gross annual incomes of at least $153,500, paid about 60% of all income tax collected.
In 2006, the top 5% of U.S. taxpayers, those with gross annual incomes of at least $153,500, paid about 60% of all income tax collected.
Can Future Tax Rebates be Improved?
Delivery delays and amount calculation confusion combined to make the 2008 tax rebates a bitter sweet experience for many Americans. What might the IRS do to make future tax rebates go more smoothly?
Delivery delays and amount calculation confusion combined to make the 2008 tax rebates a bitter sweet experience for many Americans. What might the IRS do to make future tax rebates go more smoothly?
U.S. States With No Income Tax
While individuals and businesses in all 50 states pay federal income tax, residents in 41 states also pay state income tax. Nine states have no state income tax.
While individuals and businesses in all 50 states pay federal income tax, residents in 41 states also pay state income tax. Nine states have no state income tax.
About the 2008 IRS Tax Rebate Checks
Everybody wants to know when their 2008 tax rebate check from the IRS will be coming. Well, hold on there, big spender, here are the facts.
Everybody wants to know when their 2008 tax rebate check from the IRS will be coming. Well, hold on there, big spender, here are the facts.
About the U.S. Taxpayer Advocate Service
The U.S. Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) charged with assisting taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm, who are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, or who believe that an IRS system or procedure is not working as it should.
The U.S. Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) charged with assisting taxpayers who are experiencing economic harm, who are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, or who believe that an IRS system or procedure is not working as it should.
What is the Tax Gap and Why Does it Cost You Money?
The federal "tax gap" runs over $350 billion a year, but what is the tax gap, where does the tax gap come from, what's being done about the tax gap, and why does the tax gap cost honest taxpayers money?
The federal "tax gap" runs over $350 billion a year, but what is the tax gap, where does the tax gap come from, what's being done about the tax gap, and why does the tax gap cost honest taxpayers money?
IRS to Close 68 Taxpayer Information Offices
Saying more taxpayers are using better, more cost-effective ways to get tax help, the IRS has announced it will close 68 of its 400 nationwide walk-in Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) in the fall of 2005.
Saying more taxpayers are using better, more cost-effective ways to get tax help, the IRS has announced it will close 68 of its 400 nationwide walk-in Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) in the fall of 2005.
IRS Makes Lexus Hybrid Eligible for Tax Deduction
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the addition of the 2006 Lexus RX 400h hybrid to the list of vehicles eligible to earn their owners a clean-burning fuel deduction on their income tax. What other hybrids qualify for a deduction?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the addition of the 2006 Lexus RX 400h hybrid to the list of vehicles eligible to earn their owners a clean-burning fuel deduction on their income tax. What other hybrids qualify for a deduction?
Bill Would Repeal 107-Year Old Tax on Talking
U.S. Rep. Gary Miller (R-California) has introduced a bill to repeal a "temporary" tax on talking enacted 107 years ago.
U.S. Rep. Gary Miller (R-California) has introduced a bill to repeal a "temporary" tax on talking enacted 107 years ago.
Most Americans Feel They Pay More Taxes Than Trump
If you sent the IRS a check this year, you may agree with a recent Harris Interactive® poll showing that 59 percent of Americans believe they pay more federal income tax as a percentage of income than billionaire Donald Trump.
If you sent the IRS a check this year, you may agree with a recent Harris Interactive® poll showing that 59 percent of Americans believe they pay more federal income tax as a percentage of income than billionaire Donald Trump.
Income Tax E-filing Setting Record Pace in 2005
At the mid-point of the 2005 tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service announces that taxpayers have used e-file at a record rate.
At the mid-point of the 2005 tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service announces that taxpayers have used e-file at a record rate.
Federal Panel Wants to Hear About Tax Headaches
Does doing your federal income tax give you headaches from struggling with an unnecessarily complex and often unfair system? If so, the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform wants to hear your complaints. Learn how to make a positive contribution toward reforming the federal tax system.
Does doing your federal income tax give you headaches from struggling with an unnecessarily complex and often unfair system? If so, the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform wants to hear your complaints. Learn how to make a positive contribution toward reforming the federal tax system.
Who Pays the Most Income Tax?
Feeling overtaxed? Under the U.S. income tax system, most of the taxes collected are supposed to be paid by the people who make the most money. Thanks to President Bush's tax cuts, that is exactly the way the system works, says the U.S. Treasury Department.
Feeling overtaxed? Under the U.S. income tax system, most of the taxes collected are supposed to be paid by the people who make the most money. Thanks to President Bush's tax cuts, that is exactly the way the system works, says the U.S. Treasury Department.
How to Avoid Income Tax Preparer Fraud
As the federal income tax season gets into full swing, the IRS warns taxpayers to beware of falling victim to paid income tax preparers who file fraudulent tax returns on behalf of their customers.
As the federal income tax season gets into full swing, the IRS warns taxpayers to beware of falling victim to paid income tax preparers who file fraudulent tax returns on behalf of their customers.
IRS Opens 2005 Tax Season: Easier Filing, Tax Law Changes
The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2005 tax filing season, highlighted by expanded electronic services, easier tax filing rules and new tax law changes. The IRS also expects to surpass a milestone in the e-file program by the April 15 filing deadline.
The Internal Revenue Service today opened the 2005 tax filing season, highlighted by expanded electronic services, easier tax filing rules and new tax law changes. The IRS also expects to surpass a milestone in the e-file program by the April 15 filing deadline.
"Tax Buster" Scheme Busted by Justice Department
Contrary to what you might have been told, or "sold," taxpayers cannot avoid paying income tax by “renouncing” their Social Security numbers and claiming to be “sovereign citizens," as promised by promoters of the so-called "Tax Buster" program.
Contrary to what you might have been told, or "sold," taxpayers cannot avoid paying income tax by “renouncing” their Social Security numbers and claiming to be “sovereign citizens," as promised by promoters of the so-called "Tax Buster" program.
IRS & HUD to Help Low-income Families Cut Taxes
In an unprecedented joint effort of public outreach, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have agreed to work together to help millions of low-income working families save thousands of dollars on their annual income taxes.
In an unprecedented joint effort of public outreach, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have agreed to work together to help millions of low-income working families save thousands of dollars on their annual income taxes.
E-file Still Available for Extended Tax Filers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding taxpayers that e-file, its popular electronic filing service, will remain available for their use long after the regular April 15 filing deadline.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding taxpayers that e-file, its popular electronic filing service, will remain available for their use long after the regular April 15 filing deadline.
Bush Plans to Make Tax Cuts Permanent
In his radio address of Jan. 11, 2003, President Bush stated he planned to ask Congress to make permanent all of his previous tax relief measures, and warned of coming tax hikes if Congress doesn't go along.
In his radio address of Jan. 11, 2003, President Bush stated he planned to ask Congress to make permanent all of his previous tax relief measures, and warned of coming tax hikes if Congress doesn't go along.
Is a 'Fair' Tax in America’s Future?
The latest "dump the IRS" idea from Washington's wishful well of best intentions -- the Fair Tax bill -- would abolish all federal income taxes and replace them with a national retail sales tax.
The latest "dump the IRS" idea from Washington's wishful well of best intentions -- the Fair Tax bill -- would abolish all federal income taxes and replace them with a national retail sales tax.
Forms - Federal - IRS
Every IRS form, schedule and instruction book. Dowloadable in .PDF format.
Every IRS form, schedule and instruction book. Dowloadable in .PDF format.
Forms - State
Links to sites for downloading state tax forms, publications and information. from your About.com Guide.
Links to sites for downloading state tax forms, publications and information. from your About.com Guide.
IRS Upgrades Website for 2004 Tax Season
Taxpayers pondering a question, taxpayers searching for a form or taxpayers looking for their refund now can go to just one new IRS Web page.
Taxpayers pondering a question, taxpayers searching for a form or taxpayers looking for their refund now can go to just one new IRS Web page.
Complete Set of IRS Tax Forms On CD-ROM
All official IRS tax forms, instructions and many other tax publications are now available on a single CD-ROM from the National Technical Information Service.
All official IRS tax forms, instructions and many other tax publications are now available on a single CD-ROM from the National Technical Information Service.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress. It's Web site is one of the most useful and most often overlooked sources of tax help.
The Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress. It's Web site is one of the most useful and most often overlooked sources of tax help.
Tax Stress Relief Tips from IRS
Is yours one of the 66,270,000 tax returns the IRS has received this year? Whether you’re tax-stressing now or waiting for later, here are some tips on coping with it all.
Is yours one of the 66,270,000 tax returns the IRS has received this year? Whether you’re tax-stressing now or waiting for later, here are some tips on coping with it all.
Old Tax Returns - How to Get
Instructions and the form needed to order copies of old tax returns and other records from the IRS. From your About.com Guide.
Instructions and the form needed to order copies of old tax returns and other records from the IRS. From your About.com Guide.
About the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service
Does it often seem as if the entire Internal Revenue Service is out to get you at income tax time? Not true. There is actually one IRS employee whose sole task is to stand up for taxpayers? It's true.
Does it often seem as if the entire Internal Revenue Service is out to get you at income tax time? Not true. There is actually one IRS employee whose sole task is to stand up for taxpayers? It's true.
Search the Entire US Tax Code
Jump to the Government Printing Office site for a plain language search of the entire US Tax Code (26 CFR). Enter a phrase like "self employment" and get all references from the Code.
Jump to the Government Printing Office site for a plain language search of the entire US Tax Code (26 CFR). Enter a phrase like "self employment" and get all references from the Code.
TaxWorkout.com
Professional tax attorneys ready to help taxpayers with real IRS problems. Offers in Compromise, Audits, Un filed Returns, and Payment Plans are just a few ot their specialties.
Professional tax attorneys ready to help taxpayers with real IRS problems. Offers in Compromise, Audits, Un filed Returns, and Payment Plans are just a few ot their specialties.