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There is a wealth of free tax information on the IRS Web site, IRS.gov. The IRS has just about everything except the kitchen sink and Shakespearean plays. But even those might have tax implications that can be discovered by a visit to the site.

Individuals and businesses can find answers to almost any question about federal taxes on the web site. During the 2007 filing season, the IRS web site was accessed approximately 150 million times. In fact, during the tax filing season from January through April, IRS.gov is one of the most heavily visited sites on the Internet.

The award-winning IRS Web site has been designed to help you get to the information you need. Helpful links found at the top of the home page will take you directly to topics centered on Individuals, Businesses, Charities and Non-Profits, Government Entities, Tax Professionals, the Retirement Plan Community and Tax Exempt Bonds.

In addition to the latest news coming from the IRS, the homepage can lead you to statistics, news releases and tax tips, local IRS offices, the Taxpayer Advocate Service, and thousands of IRS forms and publications. Frequently asked questions and answers are available or you can use two separate search icons: one by keyword and one by answering “I need to . . .”

There’s much, much more. For example, small business owners and the self-employed will find that there are special products and resources made just for them by selecting from among more than two dozen links. There is even an A-Z find-it-fast link for small businesses and a small business workshop video you can view online.

The best way to learn about the IRS Web site is to take some time to browse through the pages of information that interest you the most. Understanding the tax system may never be easy, but the IRS is constantly working to make it easier to find the information you need on IRS.gov.

You can have the advice of tax experts and all of the resources of the IRS right in the comfort and convenience of your home by visiting IRS.gov. If you don’t have a computer with internet access, many libraries offer this service.

Why wait until your taxes are due? Summertime is a great time to visit IRS.gov.