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Find a qualified tax preparer


Welcome to the CR Income Tax Guide. Our experts tell you what you need to know about tax prep, filing online, deduction dos and don'ts, and much more. If you hire someone to do your taxes—more than half of U.S. taxpayers do—start here. The qualifications of tax preparers vary widely. We reveal how to make sure your preparer has what it takes to do the job right.
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Online tax prep

Fast, easy, and maybe free. Watch our video.

Tax forms, checkbook and calculator

News on tax breaks

Plus watch our video on the earned income credit.

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A letter from the IRS?

No need to panic. Here's how to respond.

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Rules of the road

How to claim a deduction for your donated car.

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Reverse mortgages

Should you consider this option?

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Free tax help

Where to go.
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Drive your tax preparer crazy (and spend much more on tax preparation than you need to).
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Just say no.
 
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