What is an IRS publication 17?

Answer by  smedley (24)

Publication 17 contains the general instructions for filing your federal return. It explains who must file, how, when and where to do so, and includes tables for calculating taxes owed.

Answer by  Chaneygirl (1755)

This publication is available at IRS.gov. It covers just about anything an individual might run into when preparing their tax return.

Answer by  barkley (951)

IRS Publication 17 provides general information about filing taxes, such as who has to file a return, how to file, where to file, filing status, exemptions, what specific forms to use, filing deadlines and extensions, types of income and how to account for, etc. To obtain a copy go to the IRS website and search for this publication.

Answer by  Kdm (180)

It will have code to help complete most tax returns. It will provide brief information and give you the correct publication for more in depth research.