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  • Apr 3, 2007 2:08 pm US/Central
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2006 Tax Information

Deadline To File: April 17, 2007

(CBS) It's that time of year again: The weather's getting warmer, flowers are starting to bloom, birds are starting to sing and you're rushing to get your taxes done on time. Again.

You can relax a little this year – the deadlines for state and federal taxes have been extended from April 15 to April 17 because the traditional deadline falls on a Sunday, and the day after is Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in the District of Columbia. But don't delay. There seem to be complications every year, whether it's a change in the tax code or common lifestyle changes such as buying a home, getting married or having children. Even genius Albert Einstein had problems with taxes, stating: "The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax."

Making this year's filing a little easier can make getting that refund check in the mail even sweeter, so use this tax preparation guide to help you report to Uncle Sam. Find out what the state and federal laws are, discover where you can get free preparation help, learn how to avoid those lines at the post office and much more.

IRS Links
• IRS Daily Tax Tips
• IRS Frequently Asked Questions
• IRS E-File Returns
• IRS Forms And Publications
• Phishing, Identity Theft and Scams
• Tax Scams - How to Recognize and Avoid Them
• IRS Warns of e-Mail Scam about Tax Refunds
• Tax Scams/Consumer Alerts
• IRS Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer
• Tax Preparer Fraud
• Report Suspected Tax Fraud
• Learn More About The April 17 Deadline


State of Illinois Tax Information
• Tax Information For Individuals (Forms, Filing Requirements, Payment Information, Special Circumstances)
• Filing Requirements
• What's New
• Credit and Deductions
• Tax Forms/Publications
• File Your Taxes Online
• Where To File
• Free Tax Assistance For Military Personnel
• Free Tax Preparation For Illinois Residents
• Face-To-Face Tax Help


State of Indiana Tax Information
• Indiana Department of Revenue
• What Form Do I Fill Out?
• Download Tax Forms
• Indiana Tax Credits
• Indiana Deductions
• Military Filing Information
• Senior Filing Information
• File Indiana Individual and Business Taxes Online
• Pay Indiana Taxes Online
• Indiana Refund Status Information
• Get Help From Local District Offices


Help For Small Business
• 25 Common Business Deductions And Expense
• Avoid These Common Errors And Audit Triggers
• Primer: Corporate Income Taxes
• Understanding The Home Office Deduction
• Primer: Personal Income Taxes (sole proprietorships, partnerships)
• More Small Business Tax Help
• Tax Information For Illinois Businesses
• Indiana Business Tax Information


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Tax Tips:
• Making The Most Of Your Tax Refund
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• Paying The Least At Tax Time
• Avoiding Audits
• Finding Good Tax Advice On The Web
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• Don't Give Uncle Sam Too Much At Tax Time


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• Tax Types: Advantages & Disadvantages
• Timeline: The National Debt
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• Quiz: Taxing Questions

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