One of the most repeated questions was whether there are any sites on the Internet that provide information that is dependable. This is an excellent question, as we all need to remember that the Internet consists of some sites that may be interesting but may not be correct or advisable to use. Remember that there is no one overlooking the Internet to ensure that the information you are being provided is correct. When we are talking about taxes, we must be sure that what we use is accurate and legal. An excellent site is done by Ernst and Young, a well-known Certified Public Accounting firm.
Every tip listed is cross-referenced to a page number that explains the deduction.
This publication is available from Ernst and Young. A second question dealt with a statement from my column about tax-preparers on the Net. I am sure there are many ethical tax-preparers on the Net, but I am also convinced there are many who should not be trusted. After this question was raised, I went out and looked at some of the tax-preparation sites. Many simply advertised that they could get you the very best return by using every deduction possible.