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Filing Your Tax Return

Tips for Last-Minute Tax Filers
Tips for those who file their tax return at the last minute -- or who need to get an extension.
Filing and Paying Taxes Late
Learn about the penalties for filing or paying your taxes late, and how to request an extension.
Should You File Your Taxes Electronically?
Not necessarily. There are some reasons you may want to stick to the old fashioned way.
What Happens If You Don't File Your Tax Return?
Find out the consequences and your options if you fail to file a tax return.
Tax Returns: If You Haven't Filed in a While FAQ
Find answers to questions about late filings.
What If You Can't Pay Your Taxes?
You have options but file your return even if you can't pay.
Filing Taxes: Top Ten FAQ
Find answers to the most common questions about filing taxes--from filing late to getting a refund.
How to Avoid Estimated Tax Penalties
Learn what estimated tax penalties are and how to avoid them.
Filing a Tax Return When You Live Outside the United States
The long arm of the tax code does not stop at the U.S. border.
Is Your Income Below the Amount that Requires You to File a Tax Return?
Whether or not you need to file a tax return depends on your income for the year and filing status.
How a Resident Alien is Taxed
Just because you're not a U.S. citizen doesn't mean you don't owe taxes to the IRS. Whether or not you owe taxes depends on how much time you spend in the U.S.
IRS Reporting Rules for Foreign Bank Accounts (FBAR)
Don't miss the annual FBAR deadline for reporting foreign bank accounts for the IRS--the penalties can be severe.
When Does Your Child Have to File a Tax Return?
Learn the rules about when a child must file a tax return because of earned and unearned income.
Tax Protesters Never Win
The IRS doesn't tolerate--and will penalize--taxpayers who raise frivolous arguments.
Filing an Amended Tax Return
Find out when it makes sense to file an amended return and possible consequences.
Choosing a Tax Preparer
There are three distinct types of tax pros that have very different training, experience, and hiring costs.
Can You Use Form 1040-EZ?
Find out if you're eligible for this much simpler filing.
When Can You File Your 2012 Tax Return?
Depending on what forms you file with your return, you may have to wait until February or March to file your tax return this year.
What If You Receive an Incorrect Form 1099-MISC?
Find out what to do if the Form 1099-MISC you receive is incorrect.
Same Sex Couples: Tax Filing Status for the IRS and States
With a Supreme Court ruling on DOMA, the IRS recognizes same sex marriages for tax purposes; state rules vary depending on the state's same-sex marriage or domestic partnership/civil union laws.
What Is Your Domicile?
Is it where you live right now? Probably--but not necessarily.
Name Changes and the IRS
No filing with the IRS is required but you do need to get a new Social Security card to avoid problems at tax-time.
How to Get a Copy of Your IRS Tax Return
How can you get a copy of your tax return? Follow the steps highlighted below.
How to File Your Taxes for Free
For simple (or relatively simple) tax returns, you may be able to complete them yourself using one of the free tools provided by the IRS.
Tax Penalty Relief For Late Filing of New IRS Forms
Learn about the special tax relief offered to late filers in 2012 for new IRS forms.
Should You Consider Moving to a Country With No Income Tax?
The short answer is: No. It is complicated and doesn't pay.
How to Get an Automatic Extension on Filing Your IRS Tax Return
Getting an extension to file your tax return is easy but make sure you know what is required.
8 Common Tax Return Errors to Avoid
Most of these IRS tax return errors are easy to avoid if you know what to watch for.