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Step-by-Step Guide to Filing Your Federal Taxes

Welcome to FindLaw's "Step-by-Step Guide to Filing Your Federal Taxes," completely updated for 2009 (tax year 2008). Below you will find information and resources to help you at each step of the federal tax filing process. Choose a link to get started. (For detailed information on federal tax filing, see In-Depth Information on Filing Your Federal Taxes)

Who Must File a Federal Tax Return? (IRS)

What is My Filing Status?


Which Form Should I Use? (IRS)

Does My Return Have to Be on Paper? (IRS)

When Do I Have to File? (IRS)

How Do I Prepare My Return?

Where Do I File?

What Happens After I File? (IRS)

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