The IRS is your best source of information. They have many publications including two favorites: Your Federal Income Tax and Tax Guide for Small Business. IRS information is available to you in many forms:
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Obtain a list of publications produced by the IRS by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).
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Check your local public library for a reference set of IRS publications, updated annually for the tax-filing season.
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Call the IRS recorded information service—TeleTax at 1-800-829-4477—with messages covering more than 140 tax topics.
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Call the live assistance line at 1-800-829-1040 for answers to your federal tax questions.
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Access extensive information at the IRS Web site at
www.irs.gov.
Locally, programs such as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) (designed to assist older, disabled, low-income or non-English speaking persons) may be available.
If you are required to file a state or local income tax return, again you can check your library for forms and assistance guides. Check also the Government and Municipal Guide, or "blue pages," in your phone book for state and local taxpayer offices and assistance numbers.
