Welcome to ftax Tax Corner!
We are here to help with your tax questions. Understanding your taxes is the key to getting the best result on your tax return. Below is a list of Tax Information for Individuals. You will find tax tips and helpful information on credits, deductions, adjustments, income, e-file, and much more! Click on a category to see some commonly asked questions and answers.
E-File, Requirements, and Refunds
| E-file | Dates, Eligibility, and General Information |
| Self-Select PIN Program | What is it? |
| Refunds | When to expect yours, How to check your status and who to contact |
| Filing Requirements | Do you have to file? What form to use. |
| Filing Status | Which Filing Status is right for you? |
| Dependents | General and Specific Information |
| Exemptions | Explained |
Income, Adjustments, and Deductions
| Adjustments | Eligible adjustments and limitations of each. |
| Itemized Deductions | When, What, Where and Why of Itemized Deductions |
| Other Income | Lawsuit Awards, Workers Comp, Inheritance, State Refund, Lump Sum Distributions |
| Pensions and Annuities | What is Taxable and Information on Pensions |
| Social Security Income | What to claim, What is Taxable, and General Information |
| Business/Self-Employment Income | Definitions, Income, Deductions and Tax |
| Capital Gains/Losses & Sale of a Home | General Information and Specific Information on Stocks |
| IRA's | Traditional, Roth, additional tax, what is deductible |
Tax Credits Information
| Child Care Credit | Where and How to Claim This Credit |
| Child Tax Credit | Qualifications, Eligibility, Additional Child Tax Credit, Required Forms |
| Education Credits/ Tuition & Fees | Eligibility, American Opportunity, Lifetime, Student Loan, Pell Grant, Income, Coverdell ESA |
| Earned Income Credit | Qualifications and Guidelines |
| Other tax Credits and Questions | Elderly, Retirement, Electric Vehicle, Health Coverage, Adoption, and Refundable Vs. Non-Refundable Credits |
General Information
| Amended Returns | When, What, How and Where for 1040X |
| Copy of Tax Information | How to Obtain a Copy and Getting Your AGI |
| Foreign Income | Exclusion and Credit, Rules and Eligibility |
| W-2 Questions | Statutory Employee, EIN, 1099-MISC |
| Payments | 1040V, Estimated payments, Pay by Credit Card |
Tax Forms and Publications
| Federal Forms | Printable PDF's for all Supported Forms, Instructions and Schedules for your Federal Return |
| State Forms | Printable PDF's for the most commonly used State Forms and Instructions |