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Search TaxBox articles and knowledge base:One of the goals of the IRS is for practically everyone to file a tax return. The information below will help you prepare and file your tax returns.
The IRS has created a publication for nearly every tax situation. If you have specific questions regarding your tax situation please utilize this list of IRS guides and publications to find detailed information on everything from tax filing for small businesses to IRS tax returns for those in the armed forces.
- Publication 1
Your Rights as a Taxpayer- Publication 3
- Armed Forces Tax Guide
- Publication 15
- Employer's Tax Guide
- Publication 17
- Your Federal Income Tax
- Publication 54
- Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad
- Publication 225
- Farmer's Tax Guide
- Publication 334
- Tax Guide for Small Business
- Publication 463
- Travel, Entertainment, Gift and Car Expenses
- Publication 501
- Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information
- Publication 502
- Medical and Dental Expenses
- Publication 503
- Child and Dependent Care Expenses
- Publication 504
- Divorced or Separated Individuals
- Publication 505
- Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax
- Publication 509
- Tax Calendars for use in 2010
- Publication 510
- Excise Taxes
- Publication 516
- U.S. Government Civilian Employees Stationed Abroad
- Publication 521
- Moving Expenses
- Publication 523
- Selling Your Home
- Publication 524
- Credit for the Elderly or Disabled
- Publication 525
- Taxable and Nontaxable Income
- Publication 526
- Charitable Contributions
- Publication 527
- Residential Rental Property
- Publication 529
- Miscellaneous Deductions
- Publication 530
- Tax Information for First-Time Homeowners
- Publication 531
- Reporting Tip Income
- Publication 535
- Business Expenses
- Publication 536
- Net Operating Losses
- Publication 537
- Installment Sales
- Publication 538
- Accounting Periods and Methods
- Publication 541
- Tax Information on Partnerships
- Publication 542
- Tax Information on Corporations
- Publication 544
- Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets
- Publication 547
- Casualties, Disasters and Thefts
- Publication 550
- Investment Income and Expenses
- Publication 551
- Basis of Assets
- Publication 553
- Publication 556
- Publication 559
- Survivors, Executors and Administrators
- Publication 560
- Retirement Plans for Small Business
- Publication 564
- Mutual Fund Distributions
- Publication 570
- Tax Guide for Individuals with Income from U.S. Possessions
- Publication 575
- Pension and Annuity Income
- Publication 583
- Starting a Business and Keeping Records
- Publication 587
- Business Use of Your Home
- Publication 590
- Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)
- Publication 593
- Tax Highlights for U.S. Citizens and Residents Going Abroad
- Publication 600
- State and Local General Sales Tax
- Publication 907
- Tax Highlights for Persons with Disabilities
- Publication 908
- Bankruptcy Tax Guide
- Publication 915
- Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement Benefits
- Publication 919
- How Do I Adjust My Tax Withholding
- Publication 925
- Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules
- Publication 926
- Household Employer's Tax Guide
- Publication 929
- Tax Rules for Children and Dependents
- Publication 936
- Home Mortgage Interest Deduction
- Publication 946
- How To Depreciate Property
- Publication 969
- Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans
- Publication 970
- Tax Benefits for Education
- Publication 972
- Child Tax Credit
- Publication 1542
- Per Diem Rates
Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights and Claims for Refund
While we try to maintain and organize the most up to date information, the IRS itself does an excellent job of updating their information and publications. If you're unable to find what you need here, please check the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov.
