Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA)
The ITA tool is a tax law resource that takes you through a series of questions and provides you with responses to tax law questions.
- Simply answer the questions and click the “Continue Button” to progress to the next question screen.
- When you reach the response screen, you have the option to print the entire interview and the final response.
The tool does not address tax law issues regarding dual status citizens.
The ITA tool covers a limited number of topics listed below. If you use the search feature and the requested topic is not covered by the tool, then you may be sent to the IRS.gov Tax Trails application.
Using the Back button could cause an application error.
To search the Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA), enter your search terms or questions in the box below.
Topics by Category
- Do I Need to File a Tax Return?
- Who Can I Claim as a Dependent?
- How Much Can I Deduct for Each Exemption I Claim?
- What is My Filing Status?
- What is the simplest form to use to file my taxes?
- How Do I File a Deceased Person's Tax Return?
- Can I Claim My Personal and/or Spousal Exemption?
- How Much is My Standard Deduction?
- Can I Deduct My Charitable Contributions?
- Can I Deduct My Mortgage Related Expenses?
- Can I Claim My Expenses as Miscellaneous Itemized Deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040)?
- Do I Need To Claim My Gambling Winnings and Can I Deduct My Gambling Losses?
- Can I Deduct My Medical and Dental Expenses?
- Can I Deduct My Moving Expenses?
- Can I Claim a Deduction For Student Loan Interest?
- Am I Eligible for the Child Tax Credit?
- Am I Eligible to Claim an Education Credit?
- Do I Qualify for the Credit for the Elderly or Disabled?
- Am I Eligible for the Making Work Pay Credit or Government Retiree Credit?
- Is My Pension or Annuity Payment Taxable?
- Are My Social Security or Railroad Retirement Tier I Benefits Taxable?
- Do I Have Cancellation of Debt Income on My Personal Residence?
- Is My Residential Rental Income Taxable and/or Are My Expenses Deductible?
- Do I Need To Claim My Gambling Winnings and Can I Deduct My Gambling Losses?
Additional Information
Tax Trails - Related Topics
Tax Trails Interactive is a tool that can help you find answers to tax questions on general filing information, tax credits and other tax topics.
