February's Hot Topics is dedicated to assisting those who need help in the preparation of their tax returns. Unfortunately, the Tax Prophet does not prepare or file tax returns.
The IRS provides its forms and publications on-line. The
freely available Adobe Acrobat Reader 
is needed to read and print the
following PDF document files.
IRS forms : (http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/forms_pubs/forms.html)
A compilation of IRS forms you'll need to file your taxes.
IRS Publications: (http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/prod/forms_pubs/pubs.shtml)
A comprehensive set of publications to answer your specific tax questions.
The U.S. tax tables and tax rates for individuals (Adobe
California residents may download tax information from the Franchise Tax Board's website. Forms and instructions are available in Adobe
Tax Prophet
Also, be sure to review these Tax Prophet FAQ's before filing your returns:
April 6, 1997 - 10 items to remember when filing your 1996 tax return
April 9, 1996 - 12 items to consider before filing your 1995 return.
Also, the Tax Prophet's Cybersurfing section contains the leading web gateways for locating other tax-related web sites and tax information. Be sure to check out Tax Sites and AOL On-Line for a comprehensive listing of tax preparation materials.
Ernst and Young's Tax Corner
The international accounting firm, Ernst and Young, has an excellent website for tax and financial planning information and assistance.
Looking for tax information outside the U.S.? Start with Ernst and Young's impressive 1997 World-Wide Executive Tax Guide which covers the individual tax rules in 130 countries.
On-Line Tax Calculators
For a simple approximation of your tax liability, try the Robert's On-Line Tax Pricer, a Form 1040 EZ tax form (1995 taxes).
Curious about the size of your refund? H &R Block has an on-line tax refund calculator.
For a full-scale Java Form 1040 application, check out NetTax '9X tax calculation program.
Or, use Turbo Tax On-Line (a Web-based version of Intuit's popular tax software) to prepare and file your federal tax return for $9.95. California residents may file their state return for an additional $4.95.
Professional Tax Assistance
If you are looking for tax professionals to prepare and file your tax return, contact the following organizations:
Need to locate a tax preparer close to where you live or work? Use the Yahoo Yellow Pages to find one located near you. Looking for a list of tax preparers or tax information on the web? Yahoo is the place to start.
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