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Individuals
Publication 17

Your Federal Income Tax: the broad starting guide for individual filers.

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Understand broad federal income-tax rules and common individual filing situations.

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Individual filers and families who want a general federal tax reference.

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Small business
Publication 334

Tax Guide for Small Business for individuals who use Schedule C.

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Review federal tax basics for income, expenses, and filing as a small business owner.

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Sole proprietors and other individuals reporting business activity on Schedule C.

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