IRS Publications in Numerical Order

If you need help with a specific tax issue (and who doesn’t), this page is a good resource for answers from the official IRS Publications. The IRS publications provide easy-to-follow explanations of common tax questions and tax issues that are faced by American taxpayers.

The links of publications in numerical order below take you to the latest version of each IRS tax form publication. Review the list below for the publication that covers your particular situation:

• Publication 1

  Your Rights as a Taxpayer

• Publication 3

  Armed Forces’ Tax Guide

• Publication 5

  Your Appeal Rights and How To Prepare a Protest If You Don’t Agree

• Publication 17

  Your Federal Income Tax

• Publication 54

  Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad

• Publication 225

  Farmer’s Tax Guide

• Publication 334

  Tax Guide for Small Business

• Publication 463

  Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses

• Publication 501

  Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information

• Publication 502

  Medical and Dental Expenses

• Publication 503

  Child and Dependent Care Expenses

• Publication 504

  Divorced or Separated Individuals

• Publication 505

  Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax

• Publication 510

  Excise Taxes

• Publication 513

  Tax Information for Visitors to the United States

• Publication 514

  Foreign Tax Credit for Individuals

• Publication 515

  Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities

• Publication 516

  U.S. Government Civilian Employees Stationed Abroad

• Publication 517

  Social Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy and Religious Workers

• Publication 519

  U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens

• Publication 521

  Moving Expenses

• Publication 523

  Selling Your Home

• Publication 524

  Credit for the Elderly or Disabled

• Publication 525

  Taxable and Nontaxable Income

• Publication 526

  Charitable Contributions

• Publication 527

  Residential Rental Property

• Publication 529

  Miscellaneous Deductions

• Publication 530

  Tax Information for First-time Homeowners

• Publication 531

  Reporting Tip Income

• Publication 534

  Depreciating Property Placed in Service Before 1987

• Publication 535

  Business Expenses

• Publication 536

  Net Operating Losses

• Publication 537

  Installment Sales

• Publication 538

  Accounting Periods and Methods

• Publication 541

  Tax Information on Partnerships

• Publication 542

  Tax Information on Corporations

• Publication 544

  Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets

• Publication 547

  Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts

• Publication 550

  Investment Income and Expenses

• Publication 551

  Basis of Assets

• Publication 552

  Record keeping for Individuals

• Publication 554

  Older Americans’ Tax Guide

• Publication 555

  Community Property

• Publication 556

  Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund

• Publication 557

  Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization

• Publication 559

  Survivors, Executors and Administrators

• Publication 560

  Retirement Plans for Small Business

• Publication 561

  Determining the Value of Donated Property

• Publication 570

  Tax Guide for Individuals with Income from U.S. Possessions

• Publication 571

  Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans – 403(b) plans

• Publication 575

  Pension and Annuity Income

• Publication 583

  Starting a Business and Keeping Records

• Publication 584

  Casualty, Disaster and Theft Loss Workbook (Personal-Use Property)

• Publication 584-B

  Business Casualty, Disaster and Theft Loss Workbook

• Publication 587

  Business Use of Your Home

• Publication 590

  Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)

• Publication 593

  Tax Highlights for US Citizens & Residents Going Abroad

• Publication 594

  The IRS Collection Process

• Publication 596

  Earned Income Credit (EIC)

• Publication 597

  Information on the U.S.-Canada Income Tax Treaty

• Publication 721

  Tax Guide to U.S. Civil Service Retirement Benefits

• Publication 901

  U.S. Tax Treaties

• Publication 907

  Tax Highlights for Persons with Disabilities

• Publication 908

  Bankruptcy Tax Guide

• Publication 915

  Social Security and Equivalent Railroad

  Retirement Benefits

• Publication 919

  How Do I Adjust My Tax Withholding?

• Publication 925

  Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules

• Publication 926

  Household Employer’s Tax Guide

• Publication 929

  Tax Rules for Children and Dependents

• Publication 936

  Home Mortgage Interest Deduction

• Publication 938

  Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits (REMICs) Reporting Information

• Publication 939

  General Rule for Pensions and Annuities

• Publication 946

  How To Depreciate Property

• Publication 950

  Introduction to Estate and Gift Taxes

• Publication 969

  Health Savings Accounts & Tax-Favored Health Plans

• Publication 970

  Tax Benefits for Education

• Publication 971

  Innocent Spouse Relief

• Publication 972

  Child Tax Credit

• Publication 1212

  Guide to Original Issue Discount (OID) Instruments

• Publication 1542

  Per Diem Rates (For Travel Within the Continental United States)

• Publication 1546

  The Taxpayer Advocate Service of the IRS

• Publication 1635

  Understanding Your EIN Employer Identification Number

• Publication 1660

  Collection Appeal Rights (for Liens, Levies, and Seizures)

• Publication 1779

  Independent Contractor or Employee…

• Publication 1915

  Understanding Your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ITIN

• Publication 1932

  How To Make Correct Federal Tax Deposits

• Publication 2105

  Why Do I Have to Pay Taxes?

• Publication 3148

  Tips on Tips (A Guide to Tip Income Reporting) for Employees

• Publication 3402

  Tax Issues for Limited Liability Companies

• Publication 3598

  The Audit Reconsideration Process

• Publication 3605

  Fast Track Mediation – A Process for Prompt Resolution of Tax Issues

• Publication 4128

  Tax Impact of Job Loss

• Publication 4221-PC

  Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities

• Publication 4221-PF

  Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Private Foundations

• Publication 4681

  Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions, and Abandonments (For Individuals)