Tax Help Center
Resources and guidance
Updated January 27, 2009
Welcome to our free tax filing resources and guidance for help with your taxes.
Featured articles for 2009 tax season
- Filing
Recommendations for 2009
Here's our take on where to get the best deals for online return preparation, specialized software for active traders, and tax software to install on your computer. We also offer recommendations on how to select, and how to interact with, a tax professional. - Recovery Rebate
Credit for 2008
Many people are making mistakes in claiming this credit, which relates to the stimulus payments sent out during 2008. We explain how to get it right. - Where's My 1099?
People with investment accounts can expect to receive their 1099 forms more than two weeks later than normal this year. - First-Time
Homebuyer Credit
We explain how to claim this credit on your 2008 income tax return — even if your purchase occurred in 2009. - Don't
Overlook Savings Credit
This is a nice tax benefit if you contribute to an IRA, 401k or other retirement plan and your income isn't too high — but it's easy to overlook.
Tax help resources
- Our Books
Shop for our bestsellers on Roth accounts, capital gains and stock options. - Fairmark Forum
The best place on the Internet to post questions about taxes. - Reference Room
Find current tax rates, exemption amounts and many other numbers that change from one year to the next. - Fairmark Fast Form Finder
Makes it easy to find and download IRS forms and publications.
News resources
- Tax News from Fairmark
Read our current feature, or browse recent articles - Fairmark Newsletter
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