Tax Preparation Tool Box

Having all your receipts and records in place is a good start on preparation, but its not enough.  Our Tax Preparation Tool Box links below will help you get a better picture of the "real numbers".   

    

Valuation Tables - Determine what would be a reasonable value of that donation. US State Department of Revenue and State Tax Forms - Links to all 50 US State official websites. Tax Preparation Checklist - Use this checklist as your personal guide to compiling your tax documents.  It may save you time and remind you which tax documents you've accrued throughout the year. A “Qualifying Child” - A “qualifying child” may enable a taxpayer to claim several tax benefits. Prior to 2005, each of these items defined a qualifying child was defined differently for differing purposes. Sales Tax Deduction Option - Taxpayers have an option to claim state and local sales taxes instead of state and local income taxes when they itemize deductions. Free Tax Help Available - The IRS offers free assistance by computer, fax, telephone and in person; get forms, publications and answers to a wide range of tax questions.