TAX TIPS FOR 2009 RETURNS

• MAKING WORK PAY CREDIT
  Is a credit employees are already getting in the paycheck.
  Self employed workers will get credit on their tax returns.
  A new schedule M has been added to figure the credit.
• EARNED INCOME CREDIT INCREASED
  For families with three or more children.
• FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS CREDITS
  Get $8000 from IRS and $1800 from Georgia.
• CREDITS FOR QUALIFIED TUITION
  New, Higher Education Tax Credits for College Students.
• RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CREDITS
  Save up to $1500 with the 2009 Federal tax credit for Qualified energy efficient home improvements.
• BIG ROTH IRA CHANGES
  In 2010 the IRS will do away with income restrictions so everyone will be eligible to convert to ROTH.
  You can spread the taxes due over 2-years(2011/2012).
• TAX TIPS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
  First $2400 of unemployment is excluded from 2009 income.
  Don't forget job seeking expenses may be deductible.
  Even mileage so keep track!

To get tax forms, go to http://www.irs.gov or come by one of our offices - see our locations or call 1-800-829-1040

To contact GA Department of Revenue

Website http://etax.dor.ga.gov
Telephone refund inquiry 1-877-423-6711