Part One -   The Income Tax Return

The four chapters in this part provide basic information on the tax system. They take you through the first steps of filling out a tax return— such as deciding what your filing status is, how many exemptions you can take, and what form to file. They also discuss recordkeeping requirements, IRS e-file (electronic filing), certain penalties, and the two methods used to pay tax during the year: withholding and estimated tax.