The IRS offers a comprehensive reference book on preparing your tax return called $$IRS Publication $17,$ Your Federal Taxes.$$

But you may decide that doing this annual task is not for you. Luckily, help is available! The IRS will compute taxes for those with taxable income under $$100,000$ and no itemized deductions. Taxpayers whose situations don$$t qualify for IRS help can turn to professional tax preparation services.

Complete the statements below to identify individuals and entities that can help with tax planning, preparation, and filing.

$$ Nonlicensed preparers are best for straight forward returns because they are trained only in tax preparation and are usually less expensive. They would be categorized as