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Tax-Related ID Theft

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:11:04 CDT

Be alert for signs of identity theft if you receive unexpected mail from the IRS.

Tax Freedom Day is April 12th for 2011

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:37:05 CDT

This is the day that, theoretically, you've earned enough to pay your tax bill.

2008 First Time Home Buyer Credit Causing Delays for Some Taxpayers' Refunds

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:58:06 CDT

The IRS is working on processing these returns as quickly as possible, but a small percentage of taxpayers repaying this credit can expect their refund to be delayed until April.

IRS Warns Against Frivolous Tax Returns

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:36:50 CST

The Internal Revenue Service has heard it all and warns taxpayers not to waste time and effort in frivolous tax returns.

IRS Free-File

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:28:42 CST

Free-File is a great way for low and moderate-income taxpayers to do their own taxes with the benefit of e-file - all at no cost.

Better to Give than Receive at Tax Time

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:04:02 CST

Owing less than a thousand dollars at tax time means that you won't be penalized for underpayment and you get an interest-free loan from Uncle Sam.

Taxpayers Affected by Tax Law Can File Returns Now

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:18:35 CST

The IRS announced that taxpayers affected by the recent tax legislation can now file their 1040 returns.

Last Chance Amnesty for Tax Evaders with Offshore Accounts

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:47:19 CST

The IRS is giving taxpayers until August 31, 2011 to come clean about hidden offshore assets.

IRS Releases Smartphone App

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:27:57 CST

Taxpayers can downloan the free app IRS2Go to check on the status of their tax return and get free tax preparation tips.

Requested a Federal Tax Extension? October 15th is Just Around the Corner

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:09:36 CDT

The IRS reminds taxpayers who requested a six-month extension that the October 15th due date is closing in.