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Free Tax Filing
For most people, the thought of having to file their income taxes is enough to make them cringe. The idea of having to pay someone to file their taxes for them certainly does not improve the situation. Free tax filing can make the situation much easier. If your income and situation is fairly uncomplicated then you may be able to prepare your taxes on your own in order to avoid having to pay someone to file your taxes for you.
If you would like to electronically file your taxes, you may still be able to qualify for free tax filing. The IRS offers a type of free tax filing known as Free File. If you are an elderly person you may also qualify for free assistance and for free tax filing at a number of different locations in your local town. The library as well as many senior assistance services commonly offers free tax filing as a service to senior citizens.
When you receive assistance with free tax filing it is a good idea to make sure that you have gathered together all of your documentation together to make the process of free tax filing easier. You should have all of your W-2s as well as any other forms you may have received regarding income that you have earned throughout the year, including royalties, interest and rental income. You should also have all information necessary to itemize your deductions, if that is the route that you plan to take.
Free tax filing can certainly be a welcome benefit for most people. Free tax filing provides you with the benefit of saving money on the cost of preparing your taxes, which can make a refund seem even sweeter or help to detract from the cost if you owe taxes.
If you do decide to take advantage of free tax filing and you live in a state where you must file state income taxes, it is important to make sure that the person or program that handles your free tax filing is familiar with the filing regulations of your state.
Remember also that if you do receive assistance with filing your taxes you should still make sure that you maintain copies of all forms and documents related to filing your taxes. Hopefully you will not have any problems with an audit but in the event that you do, you will have all of the information that you need.
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