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The Filing Deadline is April 18, 2011.  If you have not yet filed your federal income tax return, there are a number of ways that you can get your income tax return filed with little or no effort.  For example, the IRS offers the no-cost Free File program.   If you are an individual or a couple who had LESS than $58,000 in annual income in 2010, you may use the online Free File program at NO-Cost.  Visit www.irs.gov to learn more about the online Free File software program.  

If, however, you’re uncomfortable about the idea of preparing your own tax return, you may visit one of hundreds of local VITA and TCE sites and receive FREE tax preparation and FREE electronic filing.  Click on this link: “Find a site near you” to locate your nearest VITA or TCE location.

The new tax law changes are explained in IRS’ News Releases, Fact Sheets, and Tax Tips.  You can always go to www.irs.gov on their applicable links to access those documents.

Also, referenced is:  Buy Savings Bonds with part or all of your tax refund; targeted tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC);  how to PAY if you owe; download commonly used forms such as Form 1040, and contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service Office if you have a hardship and would like to request help on your tax liability problems.

16 Don't-Miss Tax Deductions

First of all, the IRS has a gift for you: an extra three days to file your returns! Individual taxpayers will have until Monday, April 18, to file their returns. The reason: Friday, April 15, is a legal holiday in the District of Columbia, and because D.C. holidays affect tax deadlines in the same way federal holidays do, all taxpayers are being given an extra three days to file their returns.

Now, on to your tax return: Claim these often overlooked deductions and credits and you just might be able to PAY LESS to the IRS.

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