How to Get Help Filling Out Your Own Taxes

Instructions

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  Go to IRS website:
  
  Internal Revenue Service is the entity that governs all the taxation in the United States. If you are from a country other than the United States, there must a department that deals with all the tax matters. Go to the website of Internal Revenue Service and read the basic guidelines about tax filing. Mostly, it is income tax that an individual has to deal with. So, read the section that features guidelines about income taxes and how they should be paid. Have a look at the percentages by which you are taxed and the income level, so there is no ambiguity and mismanagement in your tax return.
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  Check if you meet filing requirements:
  
  Be sure to check that you meet the income tax filing requirements mentioned by Internal Revenue Service in its website. You may or may not meet these requirements. Several people file their return despite they do not meet filing requirements according to the tax collection agency.
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  Choose the right form:
  
  Internal Revenue Service treats every taxpayer according to their position and requires them to choose the form that meets their filing status.
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  Form 1040EZ:
  
  Choose this form if you are filing your return as single or along without your spouse. The taxable income should be less than $100,000. Moreover, if you have no dependents, the IRS recommends that choose this form. Form 1040EZ is the simplest of all forms as it is easy to fill out.
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  Form 1040A:
  
  If your income is less than $100,000 and you do not itemize deductions, Form 1040A is right for your filing requirements. Moreover, this form is right for you if got benefits from dependent care.
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  Download the forms and fill out according to IRS guidelines:
  
  You can download the forms that meet your filing status. Each form is in the PDF format. IRS allows you to file your return electronically as well. You can also send the forms and tax via mail.