calculation /ˌkælkjuˈleɪʃn/ (noun) 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/ (noun) a point in time by which something must be done Example: The deadline for paying this years's taxes is just two weeks away
file /faɪl/ (noun) a box or folded piece of card for keeping loose papers together and in order Example: To file a claim / complaint / petition / lawsuit (How to File a Lawsuit)
fill out /fɪl aʊt/ (phrasal verb) to become larger, rounder or fatter Example: I usually ask someone to help me fill out my tax form
give up /ɡɪv ʌp/ (phrasal verb) to stop trying to do something Example: Ms. Gomez is so optimistic that she never gives up
joint /dʒɔɪnt/ (adjective) involving two or more people together Example: We opened a joint bank account five years ago
owe /əʊ/ (verb) to have to pay somebody for something that you have already received or return money that you have borrowed Example: As the business grew, the owner paid back loans and owed less money
penalty /ˈpenəlti/ (noun) a punishment for breaking a law, rule or contract Example: To impose a penalty
preparation /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/ (noun) the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready Example: Income tax preparation can take a long time
refund /ˈriːfʌnd/ (noun) a sum of money that is paid back to you, especially because you paid too much or because you returned goods to a shop Example: With the tax refund, we bought two plane tickets
spouse /spaʊs/ (noun) a husband or wife Example: My spouse prepares the tax return for both of us
withhold /wɪðˈhəʊld/ (verb) to refuse to give something to somebody Example: Do not withhold any information from your accountant or he will not be able to prepare your tax form correctly
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ (noun) a strong wish to have or do something Example: We desire to have our own home