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Five Questions to Ask Yourself for the Biggest Tax Refund

Tax refunds have risen an average of $200 for people who have filed their 2008 tax returns early, the Internal Revenue Service reports. Part of the reason for the increase - the IRS has made several changes aimed at helping taxpayers save money this year. Ask yourself five simple questions to see if you’re affected by these changes that could result in more deductions and a larger refund:
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Avoid These Common Mistakes on Your 2008 Return

The bad news? With so many changes made for the 2008 tax season, some taxpayers are bound to make a mistake on returns. The good news? You can save time and money by learning from the mistakes of others who have already filed.
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How To Maximize Your Tax Deductions

It’s tax season AGAIN, and you should be looking for those tax deductions that can legally lower you tax bill. Here are some of the typical deductions that you want to make sure your tax preparer knows about so you get the write-off.
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Free Tax Advice Resources on the Web

There are many free tax advice resources on the Internet. Here are a few user-friendly sites, all of which offer information for both your personal and business tax questions:

• http://money.aol.com/tax/advice AOL’s Tax Advice section of their Money & Finance department offers great tips and advice on everything from the procedures of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to US citizens living abroad. This free service is both easy to use and surprisingly thorough in its details. It even offers you the opportunity to enter your zip code and find a local tax professional. No AOL membership is required.