As you're filing your annual tax return this month, you may wonder, why April? Why mar the start of springtime with a chore that seems better suited to March's cruel temperament? Alas, there's no answer in the FAQ of most top tax sites, not even the Tax History Project site (not yet, anyway). But maybe that's a good thing. Few of us feel curious or whimsical, after all, when forced to confront the past year's cold, hard numbers. Anxious, cranky, confused--we want facts, answers, help. We know the Web can help us find forms, file electronically, and make sense of the latest tax laws. But if you haven't actually looked at any tax-related sites since, oh, 1995 (yes, I confess), you'll find a surprising depth of financial advice that may have you coming back all year.

Quicken.com's Tax-Savvy Strategies

Sure, Quicken.com wants to sell its software, but you don't need to buy anything to benefit from its free tax advice, which is quick, accessible, and helpful. You can also try out Quicken TurboTax for the Web, a secure Web-based program that creates and stores your tax returns without forcing you to download any software to your computer. You pay for it only when you print out or file your return. (Many tax sites link to it.) The tool has a slick, easy-to-use interface that automatically saves your information and restarts where you left off. If your employer allows it, you can download your W-2s into the program instead of entering them m...

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