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e-file
Join the 90 million taxpayers who use IRS e-file.
- You can use Free File, your computer or an authorized e-file provider.
- e-pay if you owe -- file now, pay later.
- Get your refund in as little as 10 days with Direct Deposit .

Tax Fraud Alerts
Don't be taken in by scam artists. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

News Releases, Fact Sheets and Daily Tax Tips

2009 Tax Year Highlights
Before you file your return, learn if any of this year's Tax Law Changes apply to you.

Recovery Rebate Credit
You may be able to take this credit if you did not get a Stimulus Payment or if certain circumstances changed for you in 2008.

First-Time Homeowners Credit
Are you buying your first home or are you a long-time homeowner buying a replacement principal residence? Find out more about the First Time homebuyer Credit. The options are different depending on the date you bought your first home.

Earned Income Tax Credit
If you earned less than $41,646 in 2008 you may qualify.

Facing Difficult times financially?
Find the answers to What if? questions like: What if I can't pay? What if I lost my job? and other events like debt forgiveness or tapping a retirement fund.

Use Online Tools

  • Find out if you qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit
  • Calculate your optional itemized deduction for state and local sales taxes
  • See if you might be subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax
  • Find out the status of your refund and more

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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.

Are you or your spouse a member of the U.S. Armed Forces?
The tax laws provide some special benefits for active members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Tax relief in disaster situations
Disaster relief information for Individuals and Businesses.

Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer
You are responsible for what's on your tax return, no matter who prepared it.

Commonly Requested Tax Forms and Instructions
Form 1040
U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Instructions		 Form 1040A
U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Instructions		 Form 1040EZ
Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers With No Dependents
Instructions

Schedule A and Instructions
Itemized Deductions

Schedule B and Instructions
Interest and Ordinary Dividends

 Schedule C
Profit or Loss From Business
Instructions		 Schedule D
Capital Gains and Losses
Instructions
Schedule EIC
Earned Income Credit		 Form 8888
Direct Deposit of Refund to More Than One Account

Form 2441
Child and Dependent Care Expenses

Check out the new and improved Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax, for details on most tax issues.

Need something else such as forms from prior years? Check out all of the official IRS tax forms and publications.
Algunos Formularios están disponibles en Español.

  Taxpayer Advocate Service
Experiencing economic harm? You may be eligible for TAS assistance.

Need more assistance?
The IRS wants to help; lots of information is available for Individuals and Businesses. 
 


Page Last Reviewed or Updated: November 13, 2009