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How to Prepare your Taxes for FREE!

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By Brenda Holm
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Are you paying 65-165$ to get your taxes filed? For many people ther is a better way! And if you have a bank account you can have your money in a couple of weeks.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Comprehension
  • Calculator
  • Computer
  • Internet (this is actually optional)
  • Envelope / Stamp
  • Bank account (only for direct deposit also opt)
  • Willingness to read!
  1. Step 1

    The first thing you must do is go to the irs website.

    http://www.irs.gov/app/freeFile/jsp/index.jsp?ck

  2. Step 2

    Next you will need to click on free file on the left, then read the qualifications. If I remember correctly it is 50 thousand or under can frre file. But PLEASE check the site there are a few ifs and buts. (Arent there always?) If your income falls within the range, move on.

  3. Step 3

    Next you will have to choose one of the tax softwares from a list on the bottom of the page. * Personal Note: I used Liberty's free software for my niece and we got a rejection from the IRS. So choose wisely! I would stick with a large name corporation myself. UPDATE!! My niece checked her birth certificate and we had her birthdate incorrect! Was not a problem with the free Liberty Tax software.

  4. Step 4

    When you have chosen your course begin to fill in all the blanks on the page. Please remember to submit with all w-2's in hand. Remember to read each page carefully then answer the questions. You may even need to stop by the post office to get tax forms and the instruction booklet.

  5. Step 5

    Cross all you t's and dot your I's then either submit your online forms or print it and mail it in!

Tips & Warnings
  • Not everyone will qualify for this type of filing.

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soanyway said

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on 12/18/2008 AARP has a place in your town that will do it for free. I usually leave a little something in their box when I'm done. And you don't have to be 55! Thanks for the article

starlet67 said

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on 11/30/2008 Doing it yourself does save you a lot of money!
Good article :)

cricketgo said

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on 2/17/2008 You can also download all the forms and instructions you need in Adobe format from the IRS website

cricketgo said

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on 2/17/2008 You can also download all the forms and instructions you need in Adobe format from the irs website

cricketgo said

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on 2/17/2008 You can also download all the forms and instructions you need in Adobe format from the irs website

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