10 Reasons to Visit irs.gov
Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 04:06PM No one could accuse Internal Revenue Service officers of being listless during tax season. This year, however, they seem to be list-happy. Every week, they're generating tip lists for taxpayers on subjects as varied as unemployment benefits, the credit for first-time homebuyers, and the sales and excise tax deduction for 2009 car purchases.
In addition to the three mentioned above, here are 10 lists you might find useful:
The IRS Presents: Top Ten Tax Tips
Eight Tips to Help You Choose a Tax Preparer (Check, too, Consumer Reports Money Adviser's advice on avoiding tax-preparer fraud.)
Five Important Facts about Dependents and Exemptions
Ten Tax Topics for Parents with Tots and Teens
Five Filing Facts for Recently Married or Divorced Taxpayers
Five Tips for Avoiding Refund Delays Relating to Your Economic Recovery Payment
Four Steps to Follow if You Are Missing a W-2
Seven Tax Tips for Disabled Taxpayers
Ten Things You Should Know about the Making Work Pay Tax Credit
Consumer Reports' new Tax Information Guide also offers dozens of articles and blogs with advice on saving the most on your taxes, with the least hassle.
Consumer Reports Money & Shopping Blog: 10 reasons to visit irs.gov
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