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Los Angeles Tax Guide<\/h2>\n

The U.S. tax system can be rather confusing to the untrained eye, or brain for that matter. Maybe it is because of its separate city, state, and federal tax brackets. Everyone has to file taxes, annually, and the IRS provides help and support with filling out the proper forms whether online or by mail. Employers MUST mail out W-2\u2019s to all employees by the end of January. A “W-2” document lists an employee\u2019s annual gross and net earnings for the year. A copy of this form is also sent to the IRS for their record. All tax returns must be filed by April 15th, unless an extension has been granted by IRS. The IRS provides helpful handbooks that are mailed to every household. Additional handbooks can be picked up from libraries and\/or post offices.<\/p>\n

Most “simple” tax returns can be filed online. The more complicated returns, such as for the self-employed (1099), and others, may need the additional assistance of an accountant or tax service, such as H&R Block.<\/p>\n

Expats are taxed like everyone else in the USA but most countries have formed a partnership with the USA to avoid double taxation.<\/p>\n

The 2011 Federal income tax brackets for a single person are as follows:<\/p>\n