Money Management

2006 Tax Filing Season

Dr. Jo Turner, Professor

Family and Consumer Economics

The IRS Opens 2006 Tax Filing Season

The tax filing deadline this year, April 17, is  just around the corner! The IRS has introduced new and improved tools and services to the IRS Web site just in time for the 2006 Tax Filing season.

These are some of the new and improved features:

1040 Central This is an easy way to find the forms, tools and publications most taxpayers will need to prepare their taxes this year.

Free File If you have an adjusted gross income under $50,000 a year, you may be eligible to file your taxes online at no cost!

AMT Assistant- If you are not using software to complete your taxes, this handy calculator will help you determine whether you should pay the alternative minimum tax (AMT).

EITC Assistant This tool assists in finding out whether you are eligible for this valuable tax credit.

Hurricane Assistance The IRS is also offering a number of resources for those people in areas hit by Rita, Katrina and Wilma.

Where's My Refund If you are waiting on a refund, trace it online.

For more information explore our other money management links or contact Jo Turner.