Established in 1979
(818) 345-7456

 

The Short Way 1040A / 1040EZ : Save Time and Money on your tax return

You work hard, why not keep more of money with kNOw TAXES

The Short Way, a division of kNOw TAXES, was created to assist the taxpayer who needs only to file a short form. The Short Way offers quick, reliable, and guaranteed preparation of your tax short forms, including 1040EZ, 1040A, and comparable state forms. Filing your taxes with the Short Way is as easy as 1-2-3.

1.  SIMPLE : Minimal effort, few forms, and NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED.
2.  FAST : Your return is e-filed with the IRS and State within 48 hours; your refund will be in your bank in as quickly as 7 days or less.
3.  AFFORDABLE : You get expert tax preparation and advice for less than the cost of Turbo Tax or any other tax program.


DO I QUALIFY FOR THE SHORT WAY?

Refer to the table below to determine which form to use / file under.

Use Form 1040 EZ

Use Form 1040 A

Deductions

Income under $100,000
Income under $100,000

W-2(s)

Income under $100,000
Income under $100,000

Interest

Income under $100,000

Dividends

Income under $100,000
Income under $100,000

Unemployment Benefits

Income under $100,000

Social Security Benefits

Income under $100,000

Pension

Income under $100,000

Student Loan Interest

Income under $100,000

IRA Contributions

Income under $100,000

Education Expenses

Income under $100,000

Child Care Expenses

Income under $100,000

Earned Income Expenses

   
1040EZ $49.95


File before Feb. 29, 2012 for only $39.95

1040A $69.95


File before Feb. 29, 2012 for only
$59.95
 

What Papers Do I Need to Have My Taxes Prepared Correctly?

    I. Form 1040EZ

      1. W-2’s (must be less than $100,000.00)
      2. Bank interest information (must be less than $1,500.00)
      3. Unemployment compensation

    II. Form 1040A

      A. All of the above items, PLUS:
      4. Dividends
      5. Social Security benefits
      6. Pension plan distributions
      7. IRA distributions

      B.  Expenses:
      8.   Student loan interest
      9.   IRA contributions
      10.  Education credits
      11. Tuition and fees
      12. Child and dependent care expenses
      13. Earned Income Credit expenses
      14. Credit for Elderly or Disabled
      15. Educator expenses


General Information
  1. Name, address, phone numbers, email address, dates of birth, and social security numbers for you and your spouse.
  2. Names, social security numbers, and dates of birth of any dependents and their relationship to you.
  3. If you want your refund deposited directly into a checking account, please provide your account number and routing number, or a copy of a voided check.
  4. Send us your tax information—no appointment necessary.

Via email:

Via Fax:

Via Mail:

info@knowtaxes.com

(818) 342-1839

kNOw TAXES
18653 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 355
Tarzana, CA 91356         

5. Send us your payment along with your data. Payment for tax preparation services is required prior to your tax forms being e-filed.

Make your check or money order payable to kNOw TAXES. We also accept Visa and Mastercard. To pay by credit card, click here. Questions? Please see our FAQ, or just contact us.

Upon receiving your information and payment for services, we will prepare and electronically file your income tax return with IRS and State agencies within 48 hours.

The Short Way makes tax preparation SIMPLE, FAST, and EASY! Just send us your tax information—
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!

Refer-a-Friend Reward
A $10 reward is yours if you refer a friend to the Short Way or kNOw TAXES and they use our tax preparation for their 2011 return. Just make sure your friend provides your name at the time of service, and the $10 is yours as our ‘thank you’ for providing a new client. There is NO limit on the number of friends you can refer, so the more clients you send to us, the more money you will receive. Our Refer-a-Friend offer is valid through October 15, 2012.


Helping You Keep More Of The Money You Make!