Chapter 2
Tax Return Preparation Options and Tools
IN THIS CHAPTER
Preparing your own tax return
Interacting with the IRS and their website
Understanding the pros and cons of tax-preparation software and websites
Hiring help: preparers, EAs, CPAs, and tax attorneys
By the time you actually get around to filing your annual income tax return, it’s too late to take advantage of many tax-reduction strategies for that tax year. And what can be more aggravating than, late in the evening on April 14 when you’re already stressed out and unhappily working on your return, finding a golden nugget of tax advice that works great — if only you’d known about it last December!
Be sure to review Part 5, which covers the important tax-planning issues that you need to take advantage of in future years. In the event that you’ve waited until the last minute to complete your return this year, be sure to read Part 5 thoroughly after you file your return so you don’t miss out next year.
If you’re now faced ...
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