Common Tax Publications
Essential IRS Tax Publications Guide | The Collingwood Group
Access our comprehensive guide to crucial IRS tax publications. Find summaries and official links for Pub 17, 590, 936, and more. Enhance your tax knowledge with expert insights.
Here’s a list of the most common tax publications, along with their titles, descriptions, and links to the official IRS website:
- Publication 17: Your Federal Income Tax
- Description: A comprehensive guide covering the general rules for filing a federal income tax return.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-17
- Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide
- Description: Explains federal tax responsibilities as an employer, including withholding, depositing, reporting, and paying employment taxes.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-15
- Publication 463: Travel, Gift, and Car Expenses
- Description: Explains tax rules and forms for travel, entertainment, gift, and car expenses used in business.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-463
- Publication 501: Dependents, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information
- Description: Explains the rules for claiming dependents and standard deductions on your tax return.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-501
- Publication 505: Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax
- Description: Provides information on how to pay the right amount of tax through withholding and estimated tax payments.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-505
- Publication 519: U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
- Description: Provides information on the special tax rules for resident and nonresident aliens.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-519
- Publication 525: Taxable and Nontaxable Income
- Description: Explains what income is taxable and what income is nontaxable.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-525
- Publication 535: Business Expenses
- Description: Discusses common business expenses and explains what is and is not deductible.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-535
- Publication 550: Investment Income and Expenses
- Description: Explains tax rules for various types of investment income and expenses.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-550
- Publication 554: Tax Guide for Seniors
- Description: Provides information about tax issues unique to senior citizens.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-554
- Publication 590-A: Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)
- Description: Explains the tax rules for contributions to traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-590-a
- Publication 590-B: Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)
- Description: Explains the tax rules for distributions from traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-590-b
- Publication 936: Home Mortgage Interest Deduction
- Description: Explains how to claim a deduction for home mortgage interest.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-936
- Publication 946: How to Depreciate Property
- Description: Explains how to recover the cost of business or income-producing property through deductions for depreciation.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-946
- Publication 969: Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans
- Description: Explains Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and other tax-favored health plans.
- Link: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-969
Remember to always refer to the most current versions of these publications on the official IRS website, as tax rules and guidance can change from year to year.
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