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Video: When to Use Tax Form 1040EZ
Wanting to file your return quickly and easily? The 1040EZ is one of three standard forms that can allow you to file your taxes quickly. Watch this video to find out more about filing your 1040EZ. Read more…

What Are Tax Tables?
When you file your federal taxes, the amount of tax you owe is based on a number of different factors such as your filing status, your deductions and credits and the amount of income you earn. Tax tables show the specific dollar amount of tax you owe based on these variables and the applicable tax rates for the year. Each of the 43 states that assess personal income tax use tables that are based on similar factors. Read more…

Video: What Are Tax Exemptions?
Tax exemptions work like a deduction and reduce your taxable income each year. Learn about tax exemptions with help from TurboTax in this video clip. Read more…

Do You Have to File an Income Tax Return?
Believe it or not, there may be years when you don't have to file an income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service. To make this determination, you need to evaluate a number of factors, such as the amount of income you earn and your filing status. It also depends on whether you’re the dependent of another taxpayer, and a number of special circumstances that require the filing of a tax return regardless of other factors. Read more…

What is Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)?
Adjusted gross income (AGI) can directly impact the deductions and credits you are eligible for, which can wind up reducing the amount of taxable income you report on your tax return. Read more…

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