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IRS Publication 17 (Your Federal Income Tax) is the primary general-purpose tax guide provided by the Internal Revenue Service. It covers: How to file your tax return. Which income is taxable and which is not. Determining your filing status and standard deductions.

: You can view or download the full document at IRS.gov - Publication 17. Download 017 zip

: The PDF version is fully searchable. Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to quickly find specific keywords like "standard deduction" or "child tax credit." IRS Publication 17 (Your Federal Income Tax) is

: Publication 17 reflects the IRS's interpretation of tax laws. If a court decision has been more favorable to taxpayers than the IRS interpretation, the publication will still present the IRS's view until higher courts resolve the difference. Determining your filing status and standard deductions

If you have downloaded a compressed .zip version of the tax guides, you will need software to extract the files:

: While Publication 17 is a great reference, most people find it easier to use tax preparation software (like TurboTax or H&R Block) to handle the actual calculations.