http://www.taxslayer.com Tax Tips for TaxSlayer Users Tax Tips for Students and Parents Paying College Expenses Whether you’re a recent graduate going to college for the first time or a returning student, it will soon be time to get to campus – and payment deadlines for tuition and other fees are not far behind.... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/1161/Tax-Tips-for-Students-and-Parents-Paying-College-Expenses 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 Tips for Last-Minute Filing With the tax filing deadline close at hand, the IRS offers some tips for those still working on their paper tax forms: .... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/495/Tips-for-Last-Minute-Filing 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 Top Five Facts about Dependents and Exemptions Even though you are a dependent on someone else’s tax return, you may still have to file your own tax return. Whether or not you must file a .... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/686/Top-Five-Facts-about-Dependents-and-Exemptions 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 How do I know if the person I payed for childcare qualifies? How do I know if the person I payed for childcare qualifies? .... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/536/How-do-I-know-if-the-person-I-payed-for-childcare-qualifies 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 What filing status should I choose? Your federal tax filing status is based on your marital and family situation. It is an important factor .... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/32/What-filing-status-should-I-choose 2012-01-19 03:20:00.000 Missing your W-2? Did you get your W-2? These documents are essential to filling out most individual tax returns. You should receive a Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, from each of your employers each year." .... http://www.taxslayer.com/support/477/Missing-your-W-2 2010-08-16 03:20:00.000 Keeping Good Records Reduces Stress at Tax Time You may not be thinking about your tax return right now, but summer is a great time to start planning for next year and to make sure your records are organized. Maintaining good records now can make filing your return a lot .... http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=172250,00.html 2010-08-16 02:20:00.000 Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Below you will find an overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency.... http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index 2010-08-16 02:12:00.000 Six Tips for Students with a Summer Job School's out and many students now have a summer job. Some students may not realize they have to pay taxes on their summer income. Here are the six things the IRS wants everyone to know about income earned while working a summer job... http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=210802,00.html 2010-07-28 05:12:00.000 10 Tax Tips for the Active Duty Military. Summer is a busy time for everyone, but particularly for military members and their families. Whether it's moving to a new base or traveling to a duty station, members of the military have many obligations that could impact their tax situation. Here are 10 IRS tax tips military members should keep... http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=210896,00.html 2010-07-28 03:21:00.000 Five Tax Scams to Avoid this Summer The Internal Revenue Service issues a list of the top 12 tax scams each year – known as the Dirty Dozen. The scams are illegal and can lead to problems for taxpayers including significant penalties, interest and possible criminal prosecution. These scams don't just happen during the tax filing season, they can happen anytime during the year. Here are five scams ... http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=173404,00.html 2010-07-28 03:35:00.000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Taxpayers who entered into a contract to purchase a home on or before April 30th now have until September 30th to close on the home. According to the IRS, anyone who is attempting to claim the homebuyer credit will need to comply with special filing and documentation requirements. See what other information you need to know if you plan on benefiting from this extension.... http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=225078,00.html 2010-07-26 07:21:00.000 Educator Expenses. If you are an eligible educator, you may be able to deduct up to $250 of expenses you paid for purchases of books and classroom supplies. These out-of-pocket expenses may lower your 2006 tax bill even if you don’t itemize your deductions. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/246 2010-06-30 06:01:00.000 Life Events Many times we experience significant life events that have a tax impact too! This page is designed to help you while explaining to individuals the tax impact of these events. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/049 2010-06-30 06:01:00.000 Tax Impacts What if I lose my job? Is my unemployment check taxable? Can I afford to take money out of my retirement account? These are just a few of the "What If" questions people are dealing with these days. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/677 2010-06-30 06:01:00.000 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 2010-06-30 06:01:00.000 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? http://www.taxslayer.com/support/690 2010-06-30 06:01:00.000 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 Ten Things - ID Theft Here are 10 important things to help prevent you from becoming a victim of Identity Theft. http://www.taxslayer.com/support/684 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