Resource Guides

For Individuals:

Tax Changes
Tax Preparation Checklist
Filing Requirements for Most Taxpayers
Filing Status
   -Single
   -Married Filing Jointly
   -Married Filing Separately
   -Head of Household
   -Qualifying Widow(er)
Social Security Numbers for Dependents
Dependents
Earned Income Credit
Who Should Itemize
Medical & Dental Expenses (Pub 502)
Business Use of Home
Standard Mileage Rates
Charitable Contributions (Pub 526)
Salvation Army Donation Valuation
Goodwill Donation Valuation

Recordkeeping - Individuals (Pub 552)

Small Businesses & Self Employed:

IRS 2012 Calendar for Small Businesses & Self Employed
A-Z Index for Business
Standard Mileage Rates
Business Expenses (Pub 535)
Whats New for 2011 Expenses
Self Employment Tax
Recordkeeping - Business

Standard Deductions

Filing Status	2011
Single	$5,800
Married Filing Jointly	$11,600
Married Filing Separately	$5,800
Head of Household	$8,500
Qualifying Widow(er)	$11,600

If you are 65 or older, your 2011 Standard Deduction increases by $1,400 ($1,100 if MFJ,QW,MFS) and by another $1,400 (or $1,100) if blind.

For 2011, an individual who is claimed as a dependent is entitled to a Standard Deduction of the larger of (1) earned income + $300, or (2) $950. This amount may not exceed the amounts shown above for the dependent's filing status.