System and method of preparing an income tax return

摘要

A system and method for enabling the preparation of an income tax return. One aspect of the invention is directed to a method of determining the tax consequences associated with charitable donations made during a specific year based upon taxing authority guidelines and importing such information into a tax return. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a method for electronically retrieving tax deductible charitable donation information and importing such information into an electronic tax preparation application.