What is the best place to find and receive free tax advice?

[Knowlopedia]

The best place to receive advice on tax law is from a CPA. This is the only way to be sure you're getting accurate and unbiased information for the best possible outcome. That, however, isn't free. A CPA will charge anywhere from $150-500 per hour , depending on experience and expertise. Also , depending on your situation , you may need the help of a tax attorney , which will cost even more .
The best place to get free information on tax law is from the IRS website . They have publications and forms galore . The problem with this option is that it's full of generalities and rules that can change at any time. You could receive advice on a specific issue , only to find out a few months later that you could not have legally done what you did after all .

In general , the best way to avoid running afoul of the US tax laws is to hire a CPA who knows all the ins and outs of your current situation and future plans .

Nevertheless , you can find many places to get free advice about tax law in regards to your specific situation .

 

[Learners Quest]

The best place you can find free tax advice is the IRS. The IRS provides a variety of resources to help you get your taxes done, such as forms and publications, interactive tools and calculators, tax law updates and news. All of this information can be found on its website or by calling 800-829-1040.

The IRS also operates Taxpayer Assistance Centers in every state that can provide face-to-face help for some issues like filing a refund claim or getting a copy of your previous year's return. You can look up which center serves your area by going to the site but not all centers are open year round so it is best to call ahead before visiting during off hours.