It’s that time of the year again: tax season. But don’t worry- there are many ways you can prepare for April 17th.

The first thing you should do is organize your papers and documents. Do this at least a few weeks before the dreaded tax day. You could try use a computer program like TurboTax, or keep it low-tech and organize everything by hand.

If you’re experiencing problems, use the IRS free tax assistance online that offers plenty of information on doing your taxes properly. Simply download the IRS’s Publication 17: Your Federal Income Tax from www.irs.gov. The IRS also has a toll-free TeleTax service at (800) 829-4477, with recorded messages on 150 tax topics. Have more questions? You can call the IRS’s 24-hour help line at (800) 829-1040. However, be careful because the IRS does not hold itself liable for tax information given over the phone.

If this doesn’t help, or you’re feeling very overwhelmed, you should get the help of a professional. One way to find help for your tax returns or to figure out which tax bracket you’re in this year, is to use TalkLocal. This free service will contact numerous accountants for you so you can get the help you need when you want it.

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