New to taxes...can you guys help me understand this W2 business?

[PROJECT N00b]

Sorry if this is the wrong section, you can move if needed.

Can you guys help me understand this? I got it in the mail but it didnt come with any instructions. Thanks!!

 

[JustAnotherVictim]

Instructions.
:rofl:

 

[jmanbball]

It just states your wages. You need to get the tax forms and instructions. You can get them online or at a library.

 

[PROJECT N00b]

im actually on the IRS website, so where exactly can i find these forms you speak of?

 

[jmanbball]

either the 1040, or 1040EZ, depending on whether or not you have dependents. At the top left, there are links to different forms and publications. You'll also need to get the stuff from your state as well if you have state income taxes.

 

[Chrisfrom1986]

Omg, there is no making sense of the FTB website... which form do I need for CA income tax? I already filed my federal online.

 

[BorHor]

LOL. Ask mommy and daddy?

 

[Chrisfrom1986]

Parent free since 17 buddy. Not your average snotty little brat.

 

[Doward]

Haven't had to do state income taxes (thank you, Florida) but you could always pay the $90 or so for H&R Block to do your taxes. Find a friendly one, and ask questions as you go.

Otherwise, www.turbotax.com or www.taxactonline.com to file them yourself

 

[tlo86]

state taxes are easy - i actually got 400$ back :biglaugh:

 

[slidebabyslide]

http://www.freetaxusa.com/
use it ,let be your friend. if you go to school and you want alot of money. pm me ...lol

 

[Chrisfrom1986]

Thats what I use for my federal, but I need the form for my state. Im not paying the $10 when I can do it myself.

 

[Justin]

google hr block free tax file

you can get to their free return site though google, but not their main page.

step by step, very easy.

 

[Chrisfrom1986]

Is that for state? Because they charge $29.95 for it.

 

[Brewster]

http://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/07_forms/07_540toc.shtml

google dude..

 

[RazoE]

i just give mine to my parents and they do it for me...

they tell me how much it was, and I give them that back, plus about a hundred or two on top of what I get...

(I hardly ever get shit back, sucks not having kids at tax time)

 

[GeneStarWindGSW]

i did my taxes last year, but since i didn't work this past year. i guess i don't have to file taxes this year.

 

[86andhalfWhiteGirl]

I used to work for IRS... and i found an easy website... no audits... no mistakes to date.

follow it all the way through... and you wont have to pay anything....

for both federal and state.

Good luck to all in using it. if you file to get refund takes about 10-14 days max... direct deposit. very dependable!


https://www.taxactonline.com/s_online_tax2007/introduction/registration.asp?t=56104.36

 

[super.secret.supra.club]

i know its kinda late but federal is 1040 or 1040ez and state is 540 or 540ez. and that is the state of california.

i work for hrblock.
ed.d.