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Death & Taxes
As the deadline for filing your income tax quickly approaches, there is some good news. This year April 15th falls on a Sunday, which means Monday April 16th becomes the new deadline. Why not make use of this extra time by becoming as familiar as possible with all of the available options and deductions specifically suited to your situation? A huge investment of time and energy isn't a requirement either. In fact, you'll even be able to print off the necessary forms from some of the following web sites rather than physically picking them up at your local Post Office or Public Library. So take a few moments to enlighten yourself about your tax requirements. The payoff may be more than just educational.
IRS - The Digital Daily: Income Tax Forms, Instructions, Publications, Regulations, and other stuff
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This comprehensive site maintained by the Internal Revenue Service does an excellent job of presenting all aspects of calculating and paying your taxes. Questions about filing electronically, tax regulations, and how to contact the IRS can be easily answered through the many helpful links within the site.
Student Loan Interest Deduction
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Educational regulations are spelled out in plain English. Be sure to cover the links on the Hope and Life Time Learning Credits too. For specific concerns regarding other aspects of student loans take a few minutes to review our last LSUHSC Library Newsletter under "Highlighted Websites - Student Loans link removed."
Yahoo! Tax Center
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A wide variety of informational aids such as books and articles are conveniently listed in this site as well as a tax guide for investors. Estimating the amount of your refund and filing electronically are also available options.
LSU Libraries - Tax
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The LSU Library in Baton Rouge has provided this helpful site for finding state income tax forms for any U.S. state.
2000 Web Tax Forms
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The Department of Revenue for the State of Louisiana provides this site for their online services. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print the tax forms available. A method of downloading Adobe is accessible through the site itself for your convenience.
-- David Wolff
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