It's tax time, and I'm sure many of you are just now beginning to gather your important tax documents. You'll be receiving W-2 forms, 1099s, mortgage interest statements, and much more. While most tax returns are relatively simple, there are many things that could have happened in 2009 that may make your tax situation a little trickier than usual. If you aren't ready to hire an accountant, where can you turn for tax advice?
Look no further than the IRS. I know what you're thinking, why contact them? They are the bad guys, right? Not exactly. Sure, everyone fears an audit or worse, but the IRS is really out there and willing to help. Best of all, they can answer most of your questions for free. It's certainly worth a free phone call to potentially get tax advice that could actually prevent you from getting audited. Learn how to get free tax help from the IRS.