Take charge of your income taxes

Be prepared for tax time with our guide to understanding tax forms, the lingo, tax credits and tips for finding deductions that can save you money.

Get help filing taxes

Nobody said taxes were easy. If you have a complicated situation (you are self-employed, say, or have high medical bills), take advantage of low-cost―or free―help.

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Use tax-prep software

Simplify filing with a computer program that does the calculations for you. Software helps you avoid mistakes; it won’t allow you to file an incomplete form. Try TurboTax (free or up to $100, depending on your situation; turbotax.com). If your AGI is less than $56,000, you can participate in the free IRS Free File program. At irs.gov, select “Free File” under the Filing and Payments header for information.