General Tax Resources

Need help preparing your Federal Income Tax? United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) members are available at various times and locations in and near Denton to help you fill out your forms and answer tax related questions. Open to the public. Sessions are free, no appointment needed. Schedule and Locations [Requires Microsoft Excel Viewer]

Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers (IRS)

Some of the questions most frequently asked of the IRS, arranged by category, subcategory, and keyword.

Guide for Nonresident Aliens Preparing 2007 Federal Income Tax Returns (University of Texas at Austin)

This guide, prepared by IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers at the University of Texas at Austin, will help international students to determine if they are required to file a tax return, determine which form or forms they should file, understand the filing instructions, and prepare and submit their own federal income tax forms. See also the FAQ at Dartmouth.

International Student Taxes (International Student Taxes)

International Student Taxes has developed an online software system to help international students and other nonresident aliens prepare their U.S. nonresident federal income tax returns on Form 1040NR-EZ. It explains who should file taxes and which form to file, and provides a way to fill out the form online and print it out. The site also explains other tax forms U.S. nonresidents are required to file. There are also links to information on state income taxes. The site charges a fee to download the forms and fill them out online, but the descriptive information is free. The forms can be obtained for free at the IRS Web site.

Intuit Tax Freedom Project (TurboTax)

A free online tax preparation and filing service for those who meet one or more of the following qualifications:

• Earned $30,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or less in 2007
• Qualify for the Earned Income Credit (EIC)
• Served as Active Duty Military and earned $54,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or less in 2007 [Active Duty Military includes Reservists and National Guard. You must have a 2007 W-2 form from the military to qualify.]

TaxSites.com: Tax, Accounting and Payroll Sites Directory (AccountantsWorld, LLC)

Comprehensive index of tax and accounting information and services on the Internet.

The Tax Prophet (Robert L. Sommers)

Explanation of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code for professionals and the general public.

TaxWorld: Information for Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, and All Other Forms of Taxation (TaxWorld.org)

Tax information from around the world. Includes several historical and educational features of use to students.

Understanding Taxes (IRS)

Interactive tax education program for high school and community college classrooms. Includes resources for teachers and students.

Foreign National Tax Guide (Gary W. Carter, CPA)

This comprehensive site is dedicated to helping you comply with U.S. tax laws if you are visiting the United States on an F, J, M or Q visa.