Understanding Your Tax Return

Learn about the many different types of information returns which are used to report different types of payment or transaction.

Learn what triggers filing requirements for Schedule B and foreign accounts.

How to choose whether to itemize or take the standard deduction.

Learn the rules about when a child must file a tax return because of earned and unearned income.

How long it takes to file taxes varies. Here's a look at the average amount of time spent on IRS tax returns.

Learn what estimated tax penalties are and how to avoid them.

You can check on the status of your federal tax refund, request a tax return transcript, and more with this free app.

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