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Free Tax Assistance for the Public
Want free help with your federal and state tax returns? Free assistance is available through community tax aid to individuals who earn less than $30,000 or families earning less than $40,000. Tax assistance will be available at centers around the Boston area, including Allston, Brighton, Charlestown, Dorchester, Hyde Park, Roxbury and the South End. For additional information and the dates and locations of the Tax Centers, e-mail ctaboston@accountant.com or go to ctaboston.org.

Post a Question in the Online Ask A CPA Forum
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Members

Volunteer for Community Tax Aid. Learn more in our volunteer opportunity section.

Get Your Questions Answered:

• Through the Online Taxation Member Forum
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• Through the Society's Consultation Service
  This automated online tool will locate two consultants specializing in your search area of expertise.
  

Resources:
Massachusetts IRS Contact List for Practitioners
Find the most frequently used numbers and your local contact person. Download the contact list.

Tax Resources Available - Tax Saving Tips for 2007
Members now have access to a brochure, speech and PowerPoint presentation geared toward assisting clients with preparing for the 2007 tax season, produced by the AICPA Communications Team. Topics covered include: Filing Basics: filing status, exemptions and common deductions; Tax Breaks for Homeowners: interest and property taxes and capital gains; Retirement Savings Tax Breaks: IRAs and 401(k)s; Child and Education-Related Tax Breaks: child tax credit, dependent care credit, education tax credits and 529 plans; Tax Considerations for Investors: long-term capital gains and dividends, offsetting capital gains with losses and "kiddie tax rules; and Other Provisions for 2007. Members can use these resources to promote their practices and services, and increase their visibility in their communities.

The resources can be accessed on the online CPA Marketing Kit.

Massachusetts

Visit the Society's E-Filing Central

Download the Massachusetts Legislator's Tax Guide

• 2007 Form 2106-EZ (PDF) Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses (279.8K)
• 2007 Inst 6251 (PDF) Instructions
• Form 1120-POL (PDF) U.S. Income Tax Return for Certain Political Organizations
• Form 3M Income Tax Return for Clubs and Other Organizations not Engaged in Business for Profit

Massachusetts Department of Revenue Web Site

• Download Massachusetts Tax Forms and Instructions
  • Massachusetts Tax Forms Filing Addresses
  • Download DOR Tax Publications
• Find the Latest Department of Revenue Updates
• Sign Up To Receive DOR Rulings and Regulations By E-Mail
• Mass. DOR 2008 Tax Calendar
• Find Out What's New for Tax Professionals
• Approved Software Developers and Transmitters for the 2008 Massachusetts Electronic Filing Program

Contact the Mass. Department of Revenue

• Massachusetts Department of Revenue Directory
• Telephone and E-Mail Directory
• Get Massachusetts Filing Addresses
• Personal Income Tax Filing Season Information
• Tax Practitioner Hotline: 617.887.6377 or toll-free 800.325.1055
• Taxpayer Hotline: 617.887.6367 or toll-free 800.392.6089

Research Official Statewide Government Information:

• Access the DOR's Legal Library
• Search Massachusetts General Laws

Other States

Download State Tax Forms
Click the state you are looking for then "Tax Forms." You will be linked to the state's Department of Revenue where you can download forms, instructions and publications. You'll also find TONS of other useful state tax links here.

State Electronic Filing Mandate Information

Federal

Visit the Internal Revenue Service Web Site

• Basic Tools for Tax Professionals
• Current IRS Revenue Procedures
• Download US Tax Forms, Instructions and Publications
• Search Internal Revenue Code
• Get the Latest IRS Updates: New England
• Sign up to receive updates by e-mail
• 2008 Tax Hints for Tax Professionals
• Where to File Taxes
• Search Internal Revenue Code
• Join the Digital Dispatch for IRS News by E-Mail
• Apply for an Employer ID Number (EIN)

Contact the IRS

• Contact a Local Office in Massachusetts
  
• IRS Practitioner Assistance
  
  • Practitioner Priority Service Nationwide: 866.860.4259
    Speak to specially trained IRS customer service representatives to handle practitioner's questions Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
    
  • Taxpayer Advocate Service: 877.777.4778
  • Business Specialty Tax Line 800.829.4933
  • Forms and Publications 800.829.3676
  • IRS e-Services
    e-services allow tax professionals to conduct business with the IRS electronically 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from just about any computer with an internet connection.

Research Official Federal Government Information:

• IRS Resources
  
• GPO Access
• THOMAS: A Service of the Library of Congress
• TaxSites.com
• Streamlined Sales Tax Project

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