Resource Category: Guides
Claiming Cryptocurrency on your Tax Return
Learn how to answer the digital asset (Crypto) question on your tax return.
Protect Your Tax Return: How to Get and Renew an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number
Learn how to request, retrieve, and renew an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) to help prevent tax-related identity theft and keep your tax return secure.
Tax Season Readiness Toolkit
Equip yourself with the tools you need to file your taxes and claim tax credits.
Free Filing Options for People Filing Married Separately
Filing taxes as Married Filing Separately? This guide breaks down your free filing options, helping you find the best way to file at no cost.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Online Self-Filing
Learn how to file your taxes on your own through MyFreeTaxes.org using free, safe, accurate tax-filing software.
Tax Terminology
An A-Z guide of commonly-used terms that may be helpful to reference when filing your taxes.
Understanding Tax Credits
Explore the thousands of dollars in state and federal tax credits you may be eligible for by filing your taxes.
Guide for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Holders
Get your questions about Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) answered.
Understanding IRS Mailed Notifications
Learn about common reasons for IRS letters, steps you can take if you need to respond, and what you can do if you’ve misplaced your notice.
State and Federal Payment Relief Options
Explore different options to set up a payment plan or potentially reduce your tax debt with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or Franchise Tax Board (FTB).
Need More Time to File? Here’s How to Request a Tax Extension
Everything you need to know about tax extensions and how you can use our free tax filing software to request an extension online.
Claiming IHSS as Earned Income
Learn when to report tax-exempt IHSS income to the Internal Revenue Service and how to do so.
How To File an Amendment After Claiming MCTR As Taxable Income
If you claimed the MCTR as taxable income on your return, you may have overpaid tax to the IRS.
How to Apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Learn how to submit an application for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
How to Fix Your Return and Claim Past Credits
Watch video tutorials to learn how to fix a mistake on your California or federal tax return.
Writing Off Child Care Expenses
Learn how you can maximize your tax refund by writing off child care expenses.
Writing Off College Expenses
Learn how college students can maximize their tax refund by writing off education-related expenses.
