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What to Do After You've Filed an Income Tax Extension
Now that you've bought six extra months by filing an income tax extension, you might be wondering what you need to do between now and October 15, 2013 when your 2012 tax return is due. We've addressed some of the most common questions below. Read more…
Estates and Trusts
Did you receive a payment or other property from an estate or trust during the year? If so, here's what you need to know about how it affects your taxes. Read more…
2012 Tax Forms for Federal and State Taxes
TurboTax software programs include the tax forms you're likely to need to file your federal and state taxes. And the great thing is they guide you through your tax return so you don't need to know which tax forms to file.You can also find all federal forms and state tax forms at the links below. Read more…
Tax Preparation Checklist
Before you begin to prepare your income tax return, go through the following checklist. Not every category will apply to you, so just pick those that do, and make sure you have that information available. When you're ready to prepare your tax return using TurboTax software, you'll be surprised at how much time you'll save by organizing your information beforehand. Read more…
Filing 2012 Taxes: Your Go-To Guide
Whether it's the extended tax deadline, or expiring credits and deductions, we bring you everything you need to know to file your 2012 taxes with confidence. Read more…