Which Tax Form to File?

If you're doing your own taxes this year, the first
obstacle you'll encounter is deciding which form to file.
Should you file a 1040 form (the long form)?
Form 1040EZ (the shortest tax form)? Do you need to
use the gift tax form?

• About.com: Which Tax Form to File? http://taxes.about.com/od/preparingyourtaxes
  /qt/which_tax_form.html
• Choose the Simplest Federal Tax Form for
  Your Needs. www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/
  0,,id=105099,00.html

Tax Forms

The Missouri Department of Revenue, Division of Taxation and Collection, and Internal Revenue Service provides income and business tax forms, publications, and additional information. They can all be downloaded and printed at no cost.

• Missouri Tax Forms
  www.dor.mo.gov/tax/forms
  
• IRS Tax Forms and Publications www.irs.gov/formspubs

What's New for 2007 Taxes

Did you know which tax credits expired in 2007? Are you eligible for the telephone excise tax refund? Did you know that there are new recordkeeping requirements for charity? If you're filing your own taxes, you need to be current on all the new tax laws.These guides cover all the latest changes in tax laws.

• Kiplinger Tax Center: 2007-2008 Tax Season:
  What's New? www.kiplinger.com/taxcenter/

• About.com: What's New for 2007 Taxes. http://taxes.about.com/od/2007taxes/a/
  whatsnew2007.htm

• Internal Revenue Service: 1040 Central. www.irs.gov/individuals/article/
  0,,id=118506,00.html

• Missouri Department of Revenue:
  What's New? http://dor.mo.gov/tax/personal/
  whatsnew/index.htm

• MSN Money: 2007 Tax Law Changes. http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/taxes/
  2007taxlaws.aspx

Tax Assistance

Missouri Department of Revenue provides tax help at the Tax Assistance Centers across the state. The Internal Revenue Center also has an online help center which provides directions for personal tax filing, free tax help to individuals who are aged 60 or older, free tax preparation for military personnel, and Free File Home, which allows you to file your federal taxes online free.

• Internal Revenue Service: Contact My Local
  Office in Missouri: Face-to-face Tax Help. www.irs.gov/localcontacts/article/
  0,,id=98292,00.html

• Missouri Department of Revenue: Tax Assistance Centers. http://dor.mo.gov/tax/assistance.htm

• IRS: Free Tax Return Preparation For You by Volunteers. www.irs.gov/individuals/article/
  0,,id=107626,00.html

Lower Your Taxes

Lowering your taxes has a lot to do with deductions. Many deductions are overlooked, even by tax professionals. These websites review commonly overlooked deductions which can help you reduce your taxes, including moving and relocation expenses, classroom expenses for teachers, and many more.

• About.com: Lower Your Taxes. http://taxes.about.com/od/taxplanning/u/
  lower_taxes.htm

• Kiplinger.com: 15 Year-End Moves to Reduce Your 2007 Tax Bill. www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2007/12/
  last-chance-reduce-taxes-2007.html

• The 13 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions. www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2007/01/
  deductions.html

• Top 50 Overlooked Deductions.
  www.jacksonhewitt.com/
  ?ResourcesLibraryTop50

• H&R Block - Top 10 Overlooked Credits &
  Deductions. www.hrblock.com/taxes/partner/article.jsp?articleId=127&otpPartnerId=2068

More Tax Information

Didn't find what you needed in the Web resources above?
These websites provide everything else you'll need this
tax season, including tax calculators, information about
IRS direct deposit, and more.

• Yahoo! Personal Finance: Taxes.
  http://finance.yahoo.com/taxes

• IRS: Tax Information for Individuals.
  www.irs.gov/individuals/