http://www.taxslayer.com Tax Tips for TaxSlayer Users I don't remember my username and password and my email address has changed. How do I access my account? If you do not remember your login information and you no longer have access to the email address that is currently listed on your TaxSlayer account, we will require you to fax us information for verification purposes... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/KnowledgebaseArticle341.aspx?path=I-don't-remember-my-username-and-password-and-my-email-address-has-changed.-How-do-I-access-my-account 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 2011 Standard Mileage Rates The following table summarizes the optional standard mileage rates for employees, self-employed individuals... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/1259/2011-Standard-Mileage-Rates 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 Tax Documents Needed To Prepare Your Return Be sure that you have on hand any of the following tax documents that you have received... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/83/Tax-Documents-Needed-To-Prepare-Your-Return 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 Our Helpful Video Feature Our new Video Feature guides you through the process of filling out your returns with the help of an online "personal tax guide"... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/917/Our-Helpful-Video-Feature 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 American Opportunity Credit Extended for 2011 and 2012 This credit, originally created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, has been extended for an additional two years – 2011 and 2012. The credit can be up to $2,500 per eligible student and is available for the first four years of post secondary education.... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/1160/American-Opportunity-Credit-Extended-for-2011-and-2012 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 1099-R: Early Withdraw Penalty To discourage the use of pension funds for purposes other than normal retirement, the IRS imposes an additional 10% tax on certain early distributions of these funds. Early distributions are those you receive from a qualified retirement plan or deferred annuity contract before reaching age 59 1/2. The term "qualified retirement... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/321/1099-R-Early-Withdraw-Penalty 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 Ten Things You May Not Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit The Earned Income Tax Credit is a financial boost for workers earning $48,362 or less a year. Four of five eligible taxpayers... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/679/Ten-Things-You-May-Not-Know-About-the-Earned-Income-Tax-Credit 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 Tax Benefits for Education Whether you are paying for a college education or a teacher buying items for your classroom, education credits and deductions can help lower your tax bill.... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/55/Tax-Benefits-for-Education 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 Taxable Income While most income you receive is generally considered taxable, there are some situations when certain types of income are partially taxed or not taxed at all. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/674 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 Charitable Deductions - IRA Owners As an alternative method for donating to a charity, certain taxpayers may transfer funds from their IRA to an eligible charitable organization. Here are ten things taxpayers who are thinking about making such a donation will need to know.
http://www.taxslayer.com/support/676 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 What if? Here are just a few of the "What If" questions people are dealing with these days... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/677 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 8 Reasons If you’ve never filed your tax return electronically, you should definitely consider trying it in this year. Join the millions of taxpayers who are saving time and money to file their tax returns without the many headaches often associated with filing a paper return. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/678 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 10 Things The Earned Income Tax Credit is for people who work, but have lower incomes. Here are some things you may not know about the EITC. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/679 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 Married or Divorced Tips If you were married or divorced recently, there are a couple of things you’ll want to do to ensure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/680 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 Making a Move? If you changed your home or business address, you’ll want to remember these six tips to ensure you receive any refunds or correspondence from the IRS. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/682 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 Sé Habla Español? – Tax Information Available in Spanish If you need federal tax information, the IRS provides free Spanish language products and services. Pages on the Internal Revenue Service’s Web site, pre-recorded tax topics, refund information, tax publications and toll-free telephone assistance are all available in the Spanish language. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/683 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 What filing status should I choose? Your federal tax filing status is based on your marital and family situation. It is an important factor in determining whether you must file a return, your standard deduction and your correct... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/32/What-filing-status-should-I-choose 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 What to keep You probably already keep records in your daily routine. This includes keeping receipts for purchases and recording information in your checkbook. Keeping these and other records will help you avoid headaches at tax time. Good recordkeeping will help you remember the various transactions you made during the year, which in turn may make filing your return a less taxing experience. Records help you document the deductions you’ve claimed on your return. You’ll need this documentation should the IRS select your return for examination. Normally, tax records should be kept for three years, but some documents — such as records relating to a home purchase or sale, stock transactions, IRA and business or rental property — should be kept longer. In most cases, the IRS does not require you to keep records in any special manner. Generally speaking, however, you should keep any and all documents that may have an impact on your federal tax return. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/685 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 Top 5- Dependents and Exemptions Here are the top five facts about your Dependents and Exemptions... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/686 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 Top 5- Filing Status Everyone who files a federal tax return must determine which filing status applies to them. It’s important you choose your correct filing status as it determines your standard deduction, the amount of tax you owe and ultimately, any refund owed to you. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/687 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 What real estate taxes can I deduct on my return? You can deduct taxes you paid on real estate if the following qualifications are met: The real estate you own was not used for business. These taxes are based on the assessed value of your property.... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/68/What-real-estate-taxes-can-I-deduct-on-my-return 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 Top 10 Tips Here are 10 helpful Tax Time Tips... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/689 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000 Charitable Contributions Did you make a cash contribution to your favorite charity? Have you recently spent a weekend cleaning stuff out of your garage or basement that you then donated to a local charity? Charitable contributions can be tax deductible, but you must have the proper records to support your deduction. Due to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 the rules on recordkeeping for charitable contributions became a little more strict beginning in January 2007. To deduct a charitable cash donation, regardless of the amount, you must have a bank record or a written communication from the charity showing the name of the charity and the date and amount of the contribution. Acceptable bank records would include canceled checks or bank or credit union statements containing the name of the charity, the date and the amount of the contribution. Under the previous rules, records such as personal bank registers, diaries or notes made around the time of the donation could often be used as evidence of cash donations. Personal records like this are no longer sufficient. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/690 2011-02-07 09:01:00.000