How to Increase Profit with Tax Resources

If you are even a little bit curious about taxation, the IRS provides easy-to-read (and easy to understand) on-line publications to help you understand schedules, forms, and yes.. deductions!! The IRS site is www.irs.gov . Being familiar with tax codes can help you have conversations with your accountant about how to increase your profit by saving on taxes.

The IRS also has free, live assistance available to help answer your questions and guide you through the filing process.

Telephone Assistance for Individuals:
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).

Telephone Assistance for Businesses:
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-4933Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).

Telephone Assistance for Exempt Organizations, Retirement Plan Administrators, and Government Entities:
Toll-Free, 1-877-829-5500Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time.

Your state also has a tax department that is willing to help individuals and businesses.... Google "(Name of State) Department of Taxation" for a list of sites leading you to state recources. You can also find tax codes, tips, and even contact numbers for live help.

If you live in the state of Ohio like I do, http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/57 is a great recource for understanding what Ohio Tax codes are. The Ohio Department of Taxation Forms, Publications, tax tips and contact numbers can be found at..http://tax.ohio.gov/

Happy Tax Season!