The IRS website provides a series of tips that answer the most common questions about preparing this year's tax return. A new tip is added each day from now through April 15. Click here for the IRS Tip Page.

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TAYPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE
If you have an ongoing problem with the IRS or if you are about to suffer significant hardship as a result of IRS actions, help is available. The Taxpayer Advocate (TAS) will represent your interests and concerns and ensure that if your problem has not been resolved through normal channels, it is promptly and fairly handled. TAS employees can help with such things as lost refunds and incorrectly applied payments. In Washington State call 206-220-6047. The TAS nationwide toll-free assistance line is 877-777-4778. Click here to find out more about the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
 

MORE INFORMATION
The IRS has a new area on its website designed to answer all of your questions for this tax filing season. At 1040 Central, you'll find information about lower tax rates, larger child tax credits and the elimination of the "marriage penalty." There are new income limits for Earned Income Tax Credit recipients. Investors will find new rates on capital gains and dividends and a revised Schedule D. You should also should review the Advance Child Tax Credit information to avoid an error on their
return that could slow their refund. AT 1040 Central, you can even check on the status of your refund. Go to 1040 Central...

Click here for Publication 17: Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals