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Taxes: The Basics
Welcome to "Tax Basics " section of FindLaw's Tax Center, where you can find specific information on filing your taxes this year as well as general information related to personal income tax laws, common tax myths, and more. Please choose a section from the links below:
Introduction to Income Tax
- Personal Income Taxes: Overview - Basic information on filing and paying income taxes, including an overview of deductions, tax credits, extensions, and penalties.
- Individuals and Income Tax - An in-depth look at income taxes and common terminology such as gross income, capital gains, taxable income, and more.
- Top Tax Myths Debunked - A breakdown of common misconceptions about taxes, and explanations of the actual law on subjects such as the constitutionality of income taxes, deductions on gambling losses, and the home-office write off.
See also:
- Paying Estimated Taxes - Find out more about who has to pay estimated taxes, when, and how much to pay too.
The IRS and Taxpayers' Rights
- The IRS and Your Rights - Taxpayers have a number of rights when dealing with the IRS.
- Your Rights as a Taxpayer (IRS) [PDF] - A handy publication from the IRS detailing taxpayer rights.
Tax Basics: Resources
- 2011 Federal Income Tax - A run-down of changes and updates to tax law for 2011 filers.
- Glossary of Common Tax Terms - Definitions on many of the most common terms used in tax publications and forms.
- Tax Year Calendar (IRS) [PDF]
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