Regretfully, it's income tax time again, the time to dig out all of your records and attempt to make sense of them. At least the Internet makes it easier for you, so that you can download copies of forms, learn the latest tax laws, and even file your return electronically.

One of the best places to begin is the Essential Links to Taxes. The site offers links to the best tax-related sites on the Net, from major tax sites, tax forms, state taxes, international taxes, and even tax laws. Begin your search here, and you'll probably find everything you're looking for in one convenient location.

Of course, an article on income tax wouldn't be complete without a link to our friendly Internal Revenue Service. At this comprehensive site, you can learn tax information for businesses, get taxpayer help and education, find tax forms, and even learn tax statistics. The site also provides information on how to file your taxes electronically.

For state tax assistance, visit the State and Local Taxes website. Click on your state, and you'll find links to downloading tax forms online, state tax laws, and even legislative information.

The Tax Encyclopedia provides a wealth of information that will help you in compiling the data needed to file your taxes. Do you need to know the depreciation rules for automobiles, or if local transportation costs are deductible? You'll learn this, and much more, at the Tax Encyclopedia.

Another comprehensive income tax website is TaxResources - What Happened? Learn the latest news in the income tax world at this website, plus have a wealth of resources at your fingertips.

The Tax and Accounting Sites Directory is just that--a directory of tax-related sites broken down into categories, such as online tax preparation, tax updates, help-tips articles, and even tax software.

1040.com: Tax Information for Everyone provides general tax information, downloadable state and federal forms, links to state revenue websites, and much more.

Have you considered using tax software to help you prepare your taxes? TurboTax makes it easy by providing a free trial version of their popular software that you can download over the Internet.

Finally, at the H&R Block Tax Services website, you'll find a Refund Calculator. Simply plug in your numbers, and let the calculator estimate what your refund will be.

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.

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