calculation /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/ (n) the act or process of using numbers to find out an amount Example: According to my calculations, I'll owe less money on my income taxes this year
deadline /ˈdedlaɪn/ (n) a point in time by which something must be done Example: The deadline for paying this years's taxes is just two weeks away
desire /dɪˈzaɪə(r)/ (v) a strong wish to have or do something Example: We desire to have our own home
file /faɪl/ (v) to present something so that it can be officially recorded and dealt with Example: To file a claim / complaint / petition / lawsuit (How to File a Lawsuit)
fill out (v) to complete Example: I usually ask someone to help me fill out my tax form
give up (v) to quit, to stop Example: Ms. Gomez is so optimistic that she never gives up
joint /dʒɔɪnt/ (adj) involving two or more people together Example: We opened a joint bank account five years ago
owe /əʊ/ (v) return money that you have borrowed Example: As the business grew, the owner paid back loans and owed less money
penalty /ˈpenəlti/ (n) a punishment for breaking a law, rule, or contract Example: To impose a penalty
preparation /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/ (n) the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready Example: Income tax preparation can take a long time
refund /ˈriːfʌnd/ (n, v) a sum of money that is paid back to you, especially because you paid too much or because you returned goods to a store Example: With the tax refund, we bought two plane tickets
spouse /spaʊs/ (n) a husband or wife Example: My spouse prepares the tax return for both of us
withhold /wɪðˈhəʊld/ (v) to refuse to give something to someone Example: Do not withhold any information from your accountant or he will not be able to prepare your tax form correctly