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IRS Offers Free Last-Minute Tax Help in Alabama
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Last Updated: 5:54 AM 04/14/11 - The Internal Revenue Service says help is available for Alabamians who have waited until near the deadline to file their income tax returns. (Full Story)
3 IRS Offices Open Saturday in Alabama
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Last Updated: 5:18 AM 02/25/11 - The Internal Revenue Service offices in Montgomery, Birmingham and Mobile will be open this Saturday and on Saturday, March 26 to help taxpayers. (Full Story)
Alabama Offering More Tax Information Online
Last Updated: 6:14 AM 02/04/11 - The Alabama Department of Revenue has a new Internet portal where taxpayers can get immediate access to their tax information. (Full Story)
IRS Tax Delays
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Last Updated: 3:02 PM 01/20/11 - Valentine's Day marks start of tax season for many (Full Story)
Number of Alabama Families Paying Estate Taxes Drops
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Last Updated: 6:08 AM 11/01/10 - The number of Alabama families that have had to pay federal estate taxes has dropped steadily this decade. (Full Story)
Once again, it's tax season. Below is a list of resources to help you to tackle your taxes and get your refund quickly!


Getting Started Guidelines:

Top Forms and Publications:

Additional Info:
Other Commonly Requested Forms and Publications:

IRS Resources:
Frequently Asked Questions: www.irs.gov/faqs Compliance & Enforcement: www.irs.gov/compliance Contact My Local Office: www.irs.gov/localcontacts e-file: www.irs.gov/efile Where to File: http://www.irs.gov/file Federal Income Tax: IRS Withholding Calculator

Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits:

Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions Information about tax provisions in new law expanding health coverage, including provisions that affect tax-exempt organizations, such as the excise tax on indoor tanning services and small employer health care tax credit.

Exempt Organizations FY 2010 Annual Report and FY 2011 Work Plan Statistics and discussions of accomplishments for the Exempt Organizations Division in Fiscal Year 2010, and an overview of programs for 2011.

Small Tax-Exempt Employers May Qualify for Health Care Tax Credit Statistics and discussions of accomplishments for the Exempt Organizations Division in Fiscal Year 2010, and an overview of programs for 2011.

Additional Resources for Charities & Other Non-Profits

Tax Information for Businesses:

Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Tax Provisions New Small Business Jobs Act provisions are designed to encourage investment and provide access to capital for businesses.

Your Guide to an IRS Small Business Audit Video series shows small business owners steps of an audit and answers questions about the process.
Additional Resources for Businesses

Tax Information for Government Entities:

Tax Information for Federal, State, & Local Governments Federal, State and Local Governments facilitates cooperation through partnerships with federal, state, and local government agencies for the purpose of meeting their federal tax responsibilities, with a focus on customer service and fairness to all.

Tax Information for Indian Tribal Governments Indian Tribal Governments (ITG) uses partnership opportunities with Indian tribal governments, tribal associations and other federal agencies to respectfully and cooperatively meet the needs of both governments.

Information for the Tax Exempt Bond Community Tax Exempt Bonds (TEB) provides specialized information and services to the municipal finance community, including tailored educational programs which focus on bond industry segments; pro-active education and outreach products which address non-compliance trends; and compliance programs devised to foster voluntary resolution of tax law infractions.

Partnering Opportunities for Federal, State & Local Governments The Office of Governmental Liaison (GL) is responsible for developing and implementing cooperative tax administration initiatives between the IRS and federal, state, and local governments. Each state has an assigned GL to serve as the primary liaison for the GL program.

Source: All information is from the Internal Revenue Service.