It doesn't really fit the community guidelines

[interactiveleaf]

--Unless saving money on taxes counts as an ongoing skill, instead of a one-time windfall?

Regardless, I thought this might help the Americans who haven't filed yet.

Tax Season: IRS Owes You $60 If You Own A Phone

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[interactiveleaf]

It doesn't apply to me either; my husband and I haven't had a land line for (easily) five years.

In fact, I suspect this won't apply to a lot of people who use calling cards and cell phones. Based on the average age of LJ users--this is our parent's money, really.

Bleech. Maybe my mom reads this.

[interactiveleaf]

Oh! Thank you for the information.

[ckocher]

If I'm understanding this correctly*, if you paid the federal tax on long distance at any point during the specified time period, you're eligible for the basic refund at your exemption level.

If you spent a large amount of money on long-distance, then it's probably worth getting your statement and figuring out the actual refund you're owed. Otherwise, take the standard refund.

*not a tax professional, not even on TV

Re: This article is not 100% accurate

[interactiveleaf]

I thought the article made this sound far simpler than any dealings with the IRS hae a right to be.

Bleech again.

Re: This article is not 100% accurate

[girlfromsouth]

How do you figure it out manually though? My long distance is included in my cell plan I think - I'm not sure that there's anyway I *could* end up with more than the $30 basic amount. Do you add up only what you were charged for long distance specifically?