Tax Refunds
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June 19, 2013If you are counting on your tax refund to help you pay the bills, that probably means you don’t have a lot of extra cash to employ an accountant. Fortunately, there are an...
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May 9, 2013When I get a letter from the IRS — and yes, it’s happened — I get a chill. Am I in trouble? Did I miss a deadline or overlook...
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April 7, 2013SAN DIEGO (MainStreet) — When sending personal information to the Internal Revenue Service, which method feels safer to you: traditional snail mail or electronic submission?
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April 7, 2013You can file for an extension on any ground you like. All it takes is filling in Form 4868 to extend the deadline to Oct. 15....
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March 7, 2013The temptation to blow your tax refund is always there. However, just because you get a sizable tax refund that doesn't mean that you have to spend it haphazardly. Before you spend it all, here's how you can make the most of your tax...
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March 6, 2013Most people are getting ready to file their 2012 federal tax returns and anticipate that they will receive a refund. There are many ways to save money in filing your returns and using your tax refund; here are some actions you should take.
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March 5, 2013Doing your taxes is not the most pleasant activity in your life - hopefully. However, in the rush of wanting to get your taxes done you may overlook certain important steps. Jim Jelter discusses seven steps that will help you prepare your tax...
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March 4, 2013NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Are you expecting a refund from Uncle Sam this year? Whether you submit your Form 1040 electronically or mail a paper return to the IRS, you should elect to have...
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March 1, 2013Most working parents have only one way of getting a tax break on the expenses they pay for childcare – the special tax credit allowed by law. You get a credit against expenses of up to $3,000 for the care of one child and $6,000 for the care of...
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February 28, 2013Even if you take great care in preparing your federal income tax return, you may realize that some of the information you provided is missing...