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The One-Stop Tax Guide

Use this step-by-step guide to get your state and federal tax returns done. It will save you time and aggravation, and it just might save you a few dollars, too.

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As reported on the March 14 broadcast of CBS News Saturday Morning, read about and download the tax forms the IRS may not want you to see.

  • Download Tax Forms
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    All of the latest federal and state tax forms are available right here. Since the official IRS site is often busy near tax time, CBS.com brought them onto its site for quicker access.

  • Estimate Your Tax Bill
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    Use this handy tool from CBS MarketWatch and Milwaukee CPAs Chortek & Gottschalk to estimate your 1997 taxes. The secure version will encrypt your responses to prevent anyone from seeing your private information.

  • Find Out What's New This Year
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    Talk about news to use! Tax changes this year include windfalls for parents and investors. See this CBS MarketWatch compilation of recent tax news and tips.

  • Make Your Taxes Less Taxing
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    It's getting easier to file returns electronically, and there are benefits to the taxpayer. Find out the latest.

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