<p>First question: Did you receive a W-2 form in the mail? A W-2 form is a statement from you employer, stating how much money you made with them in 2007, and how much was taken from your pay for Federal taxes, state taxes, and county/municipal taxes(if applicable) that year. Usually the W-2 includes 3 stubs with this information on it so you can hand them into the person who does your taxes when you file you return.</p>
<p>Second question: Did you make less than $40,000 in 2007? (You don’t have to answer this in any subsequent post). If yes, then the IRS will do your federal taxes and file your federal return for you, free of charge, at their local office, if you live in or near a municipality with an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. To find out where your nearest IRS TAC is follow this link: [Contact</a> My Local Office](<a href=“http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html]Contact”>http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/index.html).
The IRS might be able to file your state return as well. If they don’t, then they’ll tell where to go to have your state and local tax returns filed. At the IRS TAC they’ll fill out the forms for you on the computer (e-file), Print you a copy, and, if possible, allow you to choose an option for receiving your refund (check via mail or direct deposit into your checking account). Just be sure to bring your w-2 forms, your social security card, a photo ID (driver’s license/permit, State ID), and your checkbook (if you want your refund to be direct deposited).</p>