Publication 17 -- One Stop for Tax Help

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Facing a lot of different tax questions this year? IRS experts have pulled together an overview of common tax issues in one convenient place — Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax. This updated publication contains a vast array of helpful information in one guide.

From stock sales to student loans, this 300-page publication holds the answers to many of your questions, such as:

Need help deciphering the mysteries of the Roth IRA? Try Chapter 18 for retirement accounts.
Do you have a new child in the house? See Chapter 36 for the Child Tax Credit.
Are you selling stock for the first time? Check Chapter 17 for capital gains. If you’re unloading losers, capital losses are there, too.
Do you need to report the profit on your home sale? See Chapter 16 for some good news. Generally, you only need to report the sale of your home if your gain is more than $250,000 ($500,000 if married filing a joint return).

And the best part about Publication 17? It´s free.

To get a copy, simply download a copy or order it by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).