General Resources

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) This governmental site has United States federal income tax forms, information, and tips. Includes warnings about tax frauds and scams, information about filling online, and the ability to track the status of your refund.
http://www.irs.gov/

Yahoo! Finance: Tax Center Tax forms, estimators, calculators, preparation, guides, tips, terms, calendars, rates, rules, news, and state tax profiles. Includes a basic "Beginner's Guide" for those new to preparing U.S. taxes.
http://taxes.yahoo.com/

Audits

Nolo Law Centers Encyclopedia: Taxes and Audits Includes tips on dealing with the Internal Revenue Service, filing returns, audits, appeals, tax bills, and tax crimes.
http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/ency/index.cfm/catID/22E81CA5-AD6E-49E2-A64A90892A572DB4

Electronic Filing

Free File Home: Your Link to Free Online Filing This IRS site is about Free File, an "online tax preparation and electronic filing through a partnership agreement between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, LLC. In other words, you can e-file... free." This site explains eligibility requirements for this free service, steps to get started, and a list of related FAQs.
http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html

IRS e-file The Internal Revenue Service explains its electronic filing (e-file) system and covers tax return information for individuals, businesses, and preparers.
http://www.irs.gov/efile/

Volunteer Tax Assistance

Free Tax Return Preparation For You by Volunteers Information about the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program, which "offer free tax help if you qualify. ... In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, many sites also offer free electronic filing (e-filing)." http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=107626,00.html

Free Tax Help Available At Avondale Branch:

Avondale

AARP is offering free tax preparation assistance at the Avondale Branch.

Dates:
February 4 - April 14.

Call for an appointment:
226-4000 

Times:
Monday and Friday 9,10,11 a.m. and 1,2,3 p.m.

Free Tax Help Available At Smithfield Branch:

Smithfield

Free income tax preparation for households earning less than $40,00/year with one or more kids or $20,000/year without kids.

Dates:
Begins January 15, 2008

Call for an appointment:
1-877-578-8778

This service is provided by SaveFirst, Impact Alabama, Regions and the Mayor's Office. Tax services provided by Birmingham-Southern College, The University of Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.