So, you've got a nice weekend ahead of you. The sun is shining, your significant other is looking hotter than ever, the dog is panting happily: Good. Now drop all those plans and get down to doing your taxes.
Seriously, the filing deadline is April 15th, which is next Wednesday.
Luckily, the IRS has online free file available as long as "your adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less in 2008." You should check it out.
Here's how free file works:
- Go to this link.
- Choose a company to file with from the IRS' list, or let the IRS' help you choose one.
- Follow the instructions on your chosen company's website (it does all the math for you).
Filing your federal taxes is free with free file, but you'll probably get charged if you decide to file your state taxes electronically. Jennie (my boss) claims that she found a company that filed her state taxes for free along with her federal taxes, but conveniently she can't remember which company she filed with.
[*Note from Jennie: I went to the department of revenue for my state, compared the companies that offered free file in my state with the list for federal taxes from the IRS, and killed two tax returns with one website. Jens just thinks its funny that I don't remember the exact website, which doesn't matter because it might not be the best option for everyone anyway. *sigh*]
If your state doesn't offer free file, you should be able to do it online with a fee of $9 to $39.
It only took me about an hour to free file, but if you still want to procrastinate, here's the link to file an extension form (it gives you 6 more months to file).
And now, as a quick reminder that you don't only pay federal and state taxes, but also pay sales, property, fuel, alcohol and tobacco taxes (depending on where you live and what you consume), here's a cool story about The best and worst states for taxes.
Have a good weekend.
--Jens
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