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• Method 2 of 2: Tax filing
• Tips

1 Check if you can fill out the forms for free on the Internal Revenue Service website. You can go to the IRS.gov website for all the tax details. The Internal Tax Service offers free use of the program for preparing tax reports and submitting them electronically.

• If your adjusted gross profit is $ 57,000 or less, you can use this program.
• If your income exceeds the above, you can consider online tax preparation services, which will cost you very little.

2 Choose an online report preparation service. There are many internet sites that offer online report preparation, but each one has different options and prices. Choose the one that suits you best.

• Myfreetaxes.com offers a truly free tax filing opportunity for gross margins of less than $ 57,000. This service is available for federal and state tax.
• eSmartTax.com offers discounted tax filing for $ 13, but this service is limited to 35 state residents only. It also does not support item-by-item deductions, but this option can be activated for a small surcharge.
• Turbotax.com is one of the largest online tax preparation resources and is also very reliable. It offers simple instructions and useful information, and gives you the ability to import your tax information directly into the site. The basic package starts at $ 20 for federal taxes and $ 37 for state taxes.
• Hrblock.com is the second major resource after Turbotax and is useful as well. It offers free demos of its reporting software, but its capabilities are limited. For $ 20, you can purchase a basic federal tax filing package.

3 Consider hiring an accountant. If you find tax reporting online or on paper too difficult for you, look for an accountant. He will make this process easier for you.

Method 2 of 2: Tax filing

1. 1 Prepare information. You need to collect all the required documents.
   • For most basic (free) tax filing services, you will need your Form W-2. It's just a record of the amount of money your employer paid for you in a year.
   • To make a more advanced deduction report, collect all the deduction records that you want to declare. It can be just a few papers, or a whole bunch.
2. 2 Enter your information online. Each tax preparation program will provide you with step-by-step instructions to follow.
   • Double-check the numbers and information, as even small discrepancies can cause verification.
   • Many online tax filing services offer chats to help you, so this is a great option for getting help filling out your forms.
3. 3 Prepare your tax reports. Most tax filing sites provide this service for free or for a small fee, so you can email the report or print it and send it in hard copy.
   • Some sites offer you a refund within 24 hours, sending you your tax refund within one day of completing the report form.
   • Remember that the closer the filing period for tax returns, the longer it will take to send reports in solid form, as there are long lines at post offices at this time.

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• Using the software for preparing reports on internal taxation, submitting reports has become easier and faster. Submit your tax reports online and receive your refunds faster.