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A Last-Minute GIF Guide to Surviving Tax Day

Emerald Catron — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:11:32 +0000

Did you forget that you had taxes to do today?That’s okay. Follow this simple illustrated guide, and you should make it to tomorrow. First, process the terrible mistake you’ve made. Then, don’t do this: It’s time to get serious… Make so much coffee you nearly go insane… Then rush to your computer… Knuckle down and [...]

Last-Minute Tax Tips: Filing an Extension, Payment Plans, What Happens if You Don't Pay

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:55:41 +0000

Today, April 15, is Tax Day, and while most of you have filed your 2012 returns, surely some of you out there are going down to the very last minute … or maybe even a bit beyond. Here are a few important reminders: You can file for an extension, but you still have to pay [...]

2013 Tax Day Dining Deals

Nancy Mace — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:22:11 +0000

This Tax Day, food chains around the country know that we might be feeling the pinch, and have decided to reward us for all our hard work this year with some discounts and freebies. Be sure to call ahead before heading over, though; in some cases not all locations are participating.

... Many deals require a coupon, so be sure to hit up the restaurants' websites and Facebook pages before you leave home.

IRS Warning — 12 Scams to Watch Out For This Tax Season

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:21:07 +0000

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the “Dirty Dozen” schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency. Here’s what IRS Acting Commissioner Steven T. Miller had to say: This tax season, the IRS has stepped up its efforts to [...]

Is Your Unclaimed Tax Refund Among the $1 Billion Being Held by the IRS?

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:23:29 +0000

There are still a few weeks left to file your 2012 tax return, but April 15 of this year marks another important deadline for taxpayers: it's your last chance to file for a refund on your 2009 taxes.

Why You Should Beware of Tax-Refund Loans

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:47:27 +0000

It takes at least a few days, sometimes longer, to receive your refund after you’ve filed your taxes with the IRS. Some people, though, just can’t seem to wait. This almost certainly is a bad decision. Not long ago, banks offered something called refund-anticipation loans, which basically meant that a bank would immediately lend you [...]

5 Ways to Save Money on Your 2013 Taxes

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:07:25 +0000

It's hard to believe it's already the middle of tax season. 2013 is off to a fast clip, and unfortunately this means that Tax Day is right around the corner. You could bury your head in the sand until you hit April 14 panic mode, or this year you could give yourself a burst of energy and self-confidence knowing that you met your taxes head-on. Here are money savers to get you started:

Top 3 Smartest Ways to Use Your Tax Refund This Year

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:53:27 +0000

Like any sudden in-flow of cash, your tax refund presents an opportunity to spend your money wisely or foolishly.

And while it would be easy to blow the cash on fleeting fun, like a shopping spree or a slew of the latest gadgets, experts say the money would be best used to pay down debt and invest in saving plans that can help you grow your nest egg

Your Taxes Will Almost Certainly Go Up in January, and Congress Won't Stop It — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:36:02 +0000

Regardless of who wins the presidential election, starting January 2013 some 163 million workers across the United States will be slapped with a significant tax increase. That is because the temporary reduction in the Social Security payroll tax will expire at the end of the year, and there does not seem to be a lawmaker around interested [...]

Is Cheating on Your Taxes Okay? More Americans Say 'Yes' — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:49:54 +0000

Tax day is right around the corner — but that doesn’t mean we’ll all pay our fair share.

An IRS survey last year found the percentage of people who thought it was acceptable to cheat “as much as possible” on their returns doubled compared to 2010.