Tax Return Preparation

Are you puzzled by the tax law and which credits and deductions you can take? If so, then why not look into the free, IRS-sponsored, volunteer tax return preparation services? In addition to tax preparation, many also offer free electronic filing of tax returns.

QUESTION: I read your recent article about the tax gap and the increasing likelihood of an income tax return being audited by the IRS. What are the most common errors made when tax returns are being prepared and filed?

The Center for economic progress is offering free tax return preparation for low income families and individuals.

The Center for economic progress is offering free tax return preparation for low income families and individuals.

The IRS is on a nationwide campaign to let working Americans know about a tax credit they may quailify for this year.

Sites in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties are offering free tax assistance to low-income and senior taxpayers under an IRS program.

Local Tax-Aide coordinator Cy Harbourt and several other trained volunteers sporting AARP denim shirts were at the Training Center in the Columbia Public Library this morning tapping on computer keyboards and helping others prepare their income tax returns.

The Internal Revenue Service has announced it is broadening its audit scope and is taking a new approach to audit procedures.

Last-minute congressional legislation will let South Dakotans can take advantage of deductions that were set to expire last year.

AARP volunteers are available to help with federal income tax return preparation for low- and moderate-income taxpayers.