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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 [...]

California Man Pays Huge $14,000 Tax Bill with Coins

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:30:27 +0000

Larry Gasper didn’t have two pennies to rub together. No, he had a few thousand. Gasper, of Redding, California, recently paid off his property taxes. Nothing too unusual about that, except for the fact he forked over all the dough in bills and coins. And when you consider the fact it was a $14,000 bill, [...]

Still Looking for Tax Deductions? Try One of These Weird Write-Offs

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:00:51 +0000

The tax deadline is Tuesday and if that’s news to you, you’re probably either frantically running around your apartment trying to find every loose receipt you can or are Mitt Romney.

Chances are you’re also diving through your year’s worth of finances to see if there is anything left on your credit card statements or checking accounts that you can write off as a deduction. Some get a little creative with

What East Texas Post Offices Are Open Late For Tax Day?

Lucky Larry — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:18:00 +0000

Whether you're due a refund or you gotta pay Uncle Sam, your federal taxes will need to be postmarked by midnight Tuesday, April 17. From past experiences, I've learned that if people are expecting a refund they'll get their taxes done just as soon as that W-2 arrives in the mail, but those thinking they'll have to pay a little or a lot will wait until the deadline to file that tax return (which I don't blame them!).

10 Fascinating Facts About Tax Preparation That Will Actually Blow Your Mind

Maura Chwastyk — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:00:03 +0000

Amount of income, number of deductions, total receipts, amount of times you banged your head on the table: April is the month of figures.

If the amount of money in your bank account and number on your tax return are making you crazy, take a break, take a breath and distract yourself with some of these numbers from the IRS.

10 Signs That You Have Improperly Filed Your Taxes

Billy Goforth — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:17 +0000

Everyone knows that filing your taxes can be a huge headache. While it can be a pain, it’s definitely not something you want to take lightly. Most people get them mailed out way before the deadline ever gets close. Others have a bit more complicated tax system they have to file. For those who think [...]

Filing Your Taxes at the Last Minute? Here Are Five Things You Need to Know

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:00:57 +0000

Remember the kids who always sat in the front of the classroom, the ones who reminded the teacher when she forgot to hand out homework? Those kids grew up into adults who get their oil changed every 3,000 miles, visit the dentist every six months like clockwork and file their taxes as soon as they can.

Then there were the back of the class kids. They’re now the reasons dentists send those “we’ve missed you” cards and cars have low oil lights. If you’re a “back of the classroom” kid, don’t worry — there’s still time to get those taxes filed. Here are a few handy tips for the procrastinators of the world.

Tax Refund Anticipation Loans Will Soon Become Ancient History — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:00:05 +0000

If you’re one of those impatient people who gets a refund anticipation loan (RAL) from a tax preparer, enjoy it while it lasts — after this year, those loans are going away. And it’s probably for your own good.

10 Crazy Work Expenses Employees Tried to Write Off

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:25 +0000

Expense reports usually have the standard boring stuff — hotel rooms, gas, cab fares, client dinners and the like. But Robert Half Management Resources has evidence of creativity within the work force. Paul McDonald, senior executive director at RHMR, said that the more outrageous items highlight the need for companies to be clear about what [...]

Jay-Z Says He Won't Mind Paying Higher Taxes

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:00:20 +0000

Rap mogul Jay-Z says he’s cool with paying higher taxes just as long as the monies are allocated to worthy causes. During an interview with CNN, a reporter asked the ‘Throne’ rapper about his feelings on President Obama’s battle with the Republican Congress to raise taxes on the rich to help extend the payroll tax cut for American workers.

IRS Targets Christie Brinkley for $531,000 in Back Taxes

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:00:45 +0000

Model and actress Christie Brinkley is used to a lot of attention, but court documents show Uncle Sam has been watching her particularly closely. The IRS filed a lien against the ageless beauty for $531,000 in unpaid back taxes.