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Did You Wait Until The Last Week to File Your Tax Return? [POLL]

Mimi — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:54:25 +0000

It is crunch time! If you are among the many people that have not filed tax returns for 2011, don’t feel alone. According to the National Retail Federation, 15 percent of Americans will wait until the last minute to file their tax returns. I am one of them. We want to know: did you wait [...]

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

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:49:54 +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.

Seven Ridiculous State Taxes

KPWW- Power 95.9 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:15:58 +0000

While doing (and paying) your taxes is the opposite of a good time, there are some taxes that are so ridiculous, they’re actually kind of fun. Well, maybe not so fun if you actually live in one of these states. Check out our list of seven ridiculous state taxes: Illegal Drug Tax – Tennessee In [...]

5 Most Memorable Accountants From the Movies

KPWW- Power 95.9 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:47:29 +0000

Often a character in a movie will be made an accountant to indicate that they're . . . well . . . boring.

But being a movie, this boring accountant has to be put in an interesting situation or nobody is going to want to pay ten bucks to see it.

So, in fact, many celluloid accountants turn out to be interesting and dynamic characters, rather than just soul-less bean counters.

We've compiled a list of five famous movie accountants in honor of tax season, which is also the season of the accountant.

Five Forbidden Tax Deductions

KPWW- Power 95.9 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:55:08 +0000

One of the few joys of tax preparation is making deductions and watching your bill from Uncle Sam get lower and lower. Here’s a list of five expenses that might be tempting to deduct, but are strictly forbidden by the IRS. 1. First Land Line If you happen to be one of the increasing number [...]

5 Helpful Tips for a Successful Tax Return

KPWW- Power 95.9 — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:41:09 +0000

It’s tax time! It can get overwhelming to file all alone. Here are a few resources that might help.
The IRS Website
The IRS’s website, while written in legalese, is the ultimate guide to everything you’ll need to know about your taxes. Here, you can download tax forms and find out which items are deductible. The site is a valuable resource if you’re filing your own taxes.

5 Great Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

April Barnard — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:05:42 +0000

It’s tax season, but that also means it's tax return season, too. In 2010, the average return was $3,036. That’s a lot of money to get at one time. With all that extra cash, you might be asking yourself, "How should I spend it?"

Seven Celebrities Who Cheated on Their Taxes

April Barnard — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:12:57 +0000

With tax day just around the corner, the IRS is readying itself to spot this year's round of tax evaders. Given the lack of impulse control and sense of entitlement among the celebrity set (we're looking at you, Charlie Sheen), it should be no surprise that the famous and the powerful are among the worst tax cheats out there. Here are seven celebrities who didn't pay the tax man, and ended up paying the price:

Do You Know About The December Tax Deal?

April Barnard — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:15:28 +0000

At the end of last year, the President signed a law that kept middle-class tax cuts from expiring – preventing the typical working family from facing a tax increase – and extended unemployment insurance to ensure at least 7 million Americans don’t lose their benefits as they search for jobs. In addition, the President fought [...]