Your Rights as a Taxpayer- Publication 1.
An important introductory publication that outlines your fundamental rights throughout the tax process, including examination, appeal, and refund processes.
Your Federal Income Tax – Publication 17
This is the primary, all-encompassing guide for individual taxpayers, covering nearly all common questions and situations for filing a federal income tax return.
Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information –Publication 501
Helps determine filing status, who can be claimed as a dependent, and the standard deduction amount.
Medical and Dental Expenses – Publication 502
Explains what medical and dental expenses are deductible.
Child and Dependent Care Expenses – Publication 503
Explains the tests you must meet to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses and explains how to figure and claim the credit.
Divorced or Separated Individuals - Publication 504
Provides tax information relevant to individuals who are divorced or separated.
Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax - Publication 505
Important for individuals with income not subject to withholding to figure and pay estimated tax.
Selling Your Home - Publication 523
Explains the tax rules when you sell your main home.
Taxable and Nontaxable Income - Publication 525
Discusses many kinds of income and explains whether they are taxable or nontaxable.
Details how to claim deductions for contributions made to qualified organizations.
Investment Income and Expenses - Publication 550
Covers tax on interest and dividend income, as well as capital gains and losses.
Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) - Publication 590-A & 590-B
Provide detailed information on contributions to and distributions from IRAs.
Earned Income Credit (EIC) - Publication 596
A guide to claiming the EIC for eligible low-to-moderate-income workers.
Home Mortgage Interest Deduction - Publication 936
Focuses on the rules for deducting interest on a home mortgage
Tax Benefits for Education – Publication 970
Explains the tax benefits that may be available to you if you are saving for or paying education costs for yourself or, in many cases, another student who is a member of your immediate family. Most benefits apply only to higher education.