If your adjusted gross income is $57,000 or less in 2009, you can get free tax preparation and e-filing. The IRS website lists many companies to choose from.

The most popular being Turbo Tax Free Edition. To prepare and file taxes for State, it will cost $27.95.

As you know, the first $2,400 of Unemployment Tax Benefits received in 2009 are free.

Here are some articles that can help with your tax preparation.

From About.com Job Search Tax Deduction Tips

Kiplinger’s 19 Most-Overlooked Tax Deductions

MSN’s 10 Tax goofs many of us keep making

2009-2010 Tax Calendar

According to the IRS website, for the 2009 Tax Year those receiving unemployment insurance benefits from the federal government will receive a tax break.

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the first $2,400 of unemployment benefits an individual receives in 2009 are tax free. This provision applies only to benefits received in 2009: Normally, unemployment benefits are taxable.

Individuals who receive unemployment benefits this year should check their withholding to ensure they are not having unnecessary tax withheld. IRS News Release 2009-29 has more detail on this provision