Do You Need to File a Tax Return?

Do You Need to File a Tax Return?

Most American citizens need to file a tax return but there are some individuals due to age, filing status and income that are not required to do so. An example is a married couple filing jointly that earned less than $17,900 during 2008. The exception to the rule is if one of the individuals is self employed. Self employed individuals always need to file a return if they earned over $400 for the tax year.

Choose to File

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Do You Need to File a Tax Return?

Most American citizens need to file a tax return but there are some individuals due to age, filing status and income that are not required to do so. An example is a married couple filing jointly that earned less than $17,900 during 2008. The exception to the rule is if one of the individuals is self employed. Self employed individuals always need to file a return if they earned over $400 for the tax year.

Choose to File

If you contact a tax specialist or call the IRS and determine that you do not need to file a return there are cases where you would want to file a return anyway. For instance, if you paid taxes to the federal government through payroll deductions and are expecting a refund. Other cases include if you are eligible for the Recovery Rebate Credit, if you can claim the Earned Income Credit, or you are a first time home buyer and eligible for a tax credit.

Free e-File with EasyTaxReturns.com

Free e-File with EasyTaxReturns.com

Sign-up to prepare your taxes with EasyTaxReturns.com and get free e-filing. You’ll receive great help with your tax forms for your federal and the state returns and be able to check your refund status online.

Tax Forms and Help

EasyTaxReturns.com has all the tax forms you will need including all 1040 forms, 1098, 1099, and W2 forms. All common forms are included in their two separate packages, the Simple and Deluxe. Get your return fast and you will not need a credit card.

Tax Refund Status

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Free e-File with EasyTaxReturns.com

Sign-up to prepare your taxes with EasyTaxReturns.com and get free e-filing. You’ll receive great help with your tax forms for your federal and the state returns and be able to check your refund status online.

Tax Forms and Help

EasyTaxReturns.com has all the tax forms you will need including all 1040 forms, 1098, 1099, and W2 forms. All common forms are included in their two separate packages, the Simple and Deluxe. Get your return fast and you will not need a credit card.

Tax Refund Status

Through EasyTaxReturns.com you will be able to check your refund status at any time. Signup with Bank.com through EasyTaxReturns.com and receive your refund status in addition to free tax tips, news, and interact with tax experts.

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5 IRS Identity Theft Tips

5 IRS Identity Theft Tips

There are a number of organizations with helpful resources if your identity has been stolen this tax season or you feel that your identity might be misused. And do you know what kinds of emails to expect from the IRS so you know that the communication is legitimate?

  1. The IRS has a special office called the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit which can assist you if you feel your identity might be misused due to the loss of personal information. Contact them at 1-800-908-4490.

  2. The IRS never initiates contact with taxpayers through email. Therefore all

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5 IRS Identity Theft Tips

There are a number of organizations with helpful resources if your identity has been stolen this tax season or you feel that your identity might be misused. And do you know what kinds of emails to expect from the IRS so you know that the communication is legitimate?

  1. The IRS has a special office called the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit which can assist you if you feel your identity might be misused due to the loss of personal information. Contact them at 1-800-908-4490.

  2. The IRS never initiates contact with taxpayers through email. Therefore all email appearing to originate from the IRS are fraudulent unless in response to an inquiring that you began.

  3. Visit IRS.gov for reporting scams and for reporting bogus  IRS web sites.

  4. The Federal Trade Commission has similar identity theft resources and can be reached at 1-877-ID-THEFT.

  5. OnGuardOnline.gov is another resource for online protections from the federal government and the technology industry.

Get a Personal Tax Return Extension

Get a Personal Tax Return Extension for 2009

According to many tax professionals and MSN Money one of the best ways to avoid an IRS audit to file your return as late as possible. And filing an extension extends the period of time before you need to file, that is even better. Now with FileLater LC, you can wait until October 15th to file your return as long as you’re getting a refund or have already paid the amount due by April 15th.

Easy Process

Just minutes to complete with special pricing prior to the 15th of February, FileLater is … Read more at 2009 Taxes

Get a Personal Tax Return Extension for 2009

According to many tax professionals and MSN Money one of the best ways to avoid an IRS audit to file your return as late as possible. And filing an extension extends the period of time before you need to file, that is even better. Now with FileLater LC, you can wait until October 15th to file your return as long as you’re getting a refund or have already paid the amount due by April 15th.

Easy Process

Just minutes to complete with special pricing prior to the 15th of February, FileLater is ideal for personal returns and 2008 business tax returns. In just three easy steps you’ll be able to wait an extra 6 months to file your return. Step 1 is provide the personal information required and FileLater LC offers a secure web application protected by McAfee for your data entry. Step 2 is estimate if you’ll get a refund or owe money. You’ll need to pay any taxes owed by April 15th regardless of when you file your return. Step 3 is file your extension and receive confirmation of acceptance.

All Types of Personal Returns

Not only can you file an extension for the basic 1040 returns but also for more complex returns. Returns that have a Schedule C Sole Proprietorship can be extended. Single Member LLC returns can be extended for those protected assets with limited liability corporations. And returns containing IRS form 4868 can also be extended with FileLater LC.

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Top Ten Tax Tips

Top Five Tax Tips for 2009

The IRS has released their top ten tax tips and we are presenting the first five tips here now. Continue to check back with us with future tax tips and great online refund filing options from our great sponsors.

  1. Gather  your records. Get all your receipts and documents for any deductions you are planning to take this tax season.

  2. Do some research. Publication 17 from the IRS highlights everything you need to know to file your 2008 taxes this year.

  3. Plan  your filing options. Do you want to use an online free filing option

Read more at 2009 Taxes

Top Five Tax Tips for 2009

The IRS has released their top ten tax tips and we are presenting the first five tips here now. Continue to check back with us with future tax tips and great online refund filing options from our great sponsors.

  1. Gather  your records. Get all your receipts and documents for any deductions you are planning to take this tax season.

  2. Do some research. Publication 17 from the IRS highlights everything you need to know to file your 2008 taxes this year.

  3. Plan  your filing options. Do you want to use an online free filing option, prepare your return with a CPA or do the return yourself at home with one of the software packages available.

  4. Compare your tax forms. Find all the forms you’ll need on the IRS website and compare the forms to last years for differences in the returns and possible new deductions and credits.

  5. There’s no rush. You have to mid April to file your return and get file an extension if you need extra time so there’s no rush. Make sure you get every deduction and possibly compare the results of more than one online return filing provider.

TaxAct – Free Federal Tax Filing

TaxAct – Free Federal Tax Filing

If you are looking for free federal tax filing for your 2008 taxes here in 2009, TaxAct has a great product for you that is completely free for all federal tax returns. After 10 years of providing there outstanding software to consumers across the country, you can depend on the features present within their product for ease of use and also rely on the accuracy of their returns. And not only is it free to prepare your return with TaxAct but it is also free to print your return and free to … Read more at 2009 Taxes

TaxAct – Free Federal Tax Filing

If you are looking for free federal tax filing for your 2008 taxes here in 2009, TaxAct has a great product for you that is completely free for all federal tax returns. After 10 years of providing there outstanding software to consumers across the country, you can depend on the features present within their product for ease of use and also rely on the accuracy of their returns. And not only is it free to prepare your return with TaxAct but it is also free to print your return and free to electronically file your return.

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The features that are available include the ability to handle simple and complex returns, a Deduction Examiner, and Walk-through videos. The Deduction Examiner will maximize your deductions and credits allowing you to get the biggest refund possible. Add any state for a small fee of only $13.95. You’ll get your refund within 8 days when you eFile your TaxAct return and returns are guaranteed to be 100% accurate. If you return is found to have a calculation error due to TaxAct, they will pay any penalty and interest for you.

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