| Nurses throughout the United States now have the | | | | 1. Gather your records. Collect documents |
| opportunity to file their personal tax return online | | | | and forms such as receipts, canceled checks, W-9s |
| through This is the first and only online tax preparation | | | | and 1099s, and other materials that support an item of |
| resource developed to meet the unique needs of | | | | income or a deduction you’re taking on your return. |
| nurses. Most tax preparation services use a | | | | 2. Determine expenses that may be tax deductible. |
| “one-size-fits-all” approach; however this | | | | Some of these expenses include uniforms, license |
| approach does not always address a nurse’s | | | | and training fees, and travel expenses related to your |
| specific tax issues. | | | | job. Track and tally these expenses in a spreadsheet. |
| Through a customized approach to tax return | | | | 3. File online at When you file electronically, not only |
| preparation, helps nurses get the largest tax refund | | | | will the software guide you step-by-step through the |
| they are eligible for. The service considers potential | | | | tax filing process, it will also handle the math |
| tax deductible expenses associated with nursing, such | | | | calculations for you. If you use direct deposit, you will |
| as dues, continuing education fees and uniform. | | | | get your refund in about half the time it takes when |
| Furthermore, updates on the Tax Return Help for | | | | you file a paper return. According to the Internal |
| Nurses blog will give people the latest financial | | | | Revenue Service, last year, two out of three |
| information that may affect their tax return and refund. | | | | taxpayers filed their returns electronically. |
| The tax filing deadline of April 15 is a few months | | | | Costs are $14.95 to complete a state tax return and |
| away, but it will be here before you know it! | | | | range from $14.95 - $49.95 for federal filing, depending |
| Founders of help you get ready for tax season with | | | | upon a person’s needs. |
| these tips: | | | | |