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PART 1 Preparing and Filing Your Federal Income Tax Return.

1. The Basics of Online Filing.

Advantages of Online Filing.

Scope of Online Filing.

Privacy Concerns.

2. Preparing Your Return.

Return Preparation Options.

Selecting Tax Software.

Using Tax Software.

Preparing Returns Online.

Returns by Telephone.

Avoiding Common Mistakes in Online Return Preparation.

3. Filing Electronically.

Electronic Filing Alternatives.

Mechanics of Online Filing.

Getting Refunds.

Paying Taxes Owed.

4. Preparing and Filing Other Federal Tax Forms.

Filing Extensions.

Estimated Taxes.

Other Forms.

PART 2 Preparing and Filing Your State Income Tax Return.

5. Preparing Your State Return.

Return Preparation Options for State Returns.

Selecting Tax Software for State Returns.

Using Software for State Returns.

Preparing State Returns Online.

State Returns by Telephone.

Getting State Tax Information.

6. Filing State Returns Electronically.

Electronic Filing Alternatives.

Mechanics of Online Filing.

Getting Refunds.

Paying Taxes Owed.

State-by-State Survey of Filing Options.

7. Preparing and Filing Other State Tax Forms.

Filing Extensions for State Income Tax Returns.

State Estimated Taxes.

Property Taxes.

Other Taxes.

PART 3 Small Business Owner?s Guide to Taxes Online.

8. Filing Business Income Tax Returns.

Benefits of E-Filing Business Income Tax Returns.

Selecting Software for Business Income Tax Returns.

Filing Electronically.

Getting Refunds.

Paying Taxes Owed.

9. Filing Employment Taxes and Other Returns.

Employment Taxes.

Information Returns.

Other Taxes and Returns.

10. Getting Business Information and Help Online.

IRS Assistance for Small Business.

Online Accounting Options.

Offering Electronic Filing as a Tax-Free Employee Benefit.

Tax-Related Information Online.

PART 4 Using the Internet for Tax Planning.

11. What the IRS Web Site Can Offer You.

Finding Materials for Tax Preparation.

Doing Tax Research at the IRS Site.

Solving Your Tax Questions Online.

Keeping Up to Date.

12. Online Tax Research.

Using Tax Web Browsers.

Online Chats and Other Tax Forums.

Doing Tax Research Online.

Learning from Online Tax Guides.

Learning from Major Accounting Firms.

Locating Tax Professionals Online.

Other Online Resources.

13. Online Tax Planning.

Income Tax Planning.

Investment Planning.

College Savings Planning.

Retirement Planning.

Estate Planning.

Glossary.

Appendix A: Directory of Online Tax Web Sites.

Appendix B: Directory of State Revenue Departments.

Index.