IRS announces expanding filing

Friday, Jan. 7, 2005 | 8:51 a.m.

The Internal Revenue Service has opened the 2005 tax filing season, highlighted by expanded electronic services, easier tax filing rules and new tax law changes.

The IRS is taking steps in several areas to help taxpayers. Many of these features can be found on IRS.gov, including:

Added EITC help. The EITC Assistant, available in English and Spanish, will allow taxpayers to type in a little information and follow easy directions to determine if they are eligible.

Expanded 1040 Central. Taxpayers again will find a one-stop shop for their tax return needs by visiting 1040 Central on IRS.gov.

"Where's My Refund?" on IRS.gov allows taxpayers to answer the most frequent question they pose during the tax year.

Simpler forms for more taxpayers. The income limits for using the Form 1040EZ and Form 1040A will increase from less than $50,000 to less than $100.000.

Simpler forms for the self-employed. The limit on business expenses for self-employed individuals using Scheduled C-EZ also will increase to $5,000 from $2,500.

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