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Tax-Related ID Theft
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 04/15/2011
- Taxes
Be alert for signs of identity theft if you receive unexpected mail from the IRS.
Tax Freedom Day is April 12th for 2011
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 03/31/2011
- Taxes
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
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 03/24/2011
- Taxes
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
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 03/9/2011
- Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service has heard it all and warns taxpayers not to waste time and effort in frivolous tax returns.
IRS Free-File
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/26/2011
- Taxes
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
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/25/2011
- Taxes
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
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/16/2011
- Taxes
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
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/10/2011
- Taxes
The IRS is giving taxpayers until August 31, 2011 to come clean about hidden offshore assets.
IRS Releases Smartphone App
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 01/24/2011
- Taxes
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
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 10/11/2010
- Taxes
The IRS reminds taxpayers who requested a six-month extension that the October 15th due date is closing in.
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