Archive for 'Taxes'
Guns, Appliances, and Storm Supplies: 2013 Sales Tax Holidays
Feb 15, 2013 - From Alabama to Virginia, nine states will offer sales tax exemptions on firearms, energy-efficient products, or emergency supplies this year. We've broken down what's discounted where and when.
Tax Tattlers Snag $125 Million
Feb 13, 2013 - Want a big check from the government? Snitch on rich tax cheaters. The IRS awards up to a third of the money it reclaims from tax cheaters through its whistleblower program.
8 Tax Apps for Easier and Faster Filing
Feb 11, 2013 - Hate sitting down to do your taxes and then waiting for your refund? Take advantage of these tax apps for your smartphone and tablet to file your return in record time.
Beware of These 6 Tax Scams
Feb 08, 2013 - If you don't want to spend five years in prison and pay quarter-million-dollar fines, these are things you should consider not doing.
9 Tips to Pick a Tax Pro – If You Need One
Feb 06, 2013 - Just because taxes are complicated doesn't mean simple software can't do the job. Here's how to determine if you need a pro, and if you do, how to find the right one.
4 Ways to Get Your Taxes Done Free
Feb 04, 2013 - Most Americans are eligible for free tax preparation and don't know it. Before you hand your hard-earned money to a tax preparer, read this.
How the IRS Fights Identity Theft
Jan 31, 2013 - Here's a look at what the government's doing to keep people from stealing your tax refund.
6 Tips to Get Organized for Income Taxes
Jan 23, 2013 - Ready for tax season? Make the process smooth this year by getting everything together now.
Prisoners Making Millions Behind Bars With Tax Fraud
Jan 18, 2013 - In 2010, they got $35 million in fraudulent tax refunds.
You Can’t File Taxes Till February
Jan 11, 2013 - Congress' dithering over the fiscal cliff means the IRS had to update a bunch of forms and rules, pushing back its schedule. Some will have to wait even longer.
9 Reasons It’s Good to Get Older
Jan 08, 2013 - With age comes wisdom – but age also comes with plenty of perks and discounts.
What the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Bill Means for Your Money
Jan 02, 2013 - The new legislation doesn't apply only to the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans. It affects everyone. Here's how it will impact your bottom line.
Obama’s Debt Commission Chairs Diss Fiscal Cliff Fix
Jan 02, 2013 - Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson are not impressed with Congress' past-the-last-minute tax shenanigans. Here's what they said.
What’s In the Fiscal Cliff Deal
Jan 01, 2013 - Technically we're already over the cliff. But here's what will happen if the House of Representatives passes the Senate's New Year's Eve deal.
We’re Going Off the Cliff – Now What?
Dec 26, 2012 - Falling off the fiscal cliff is now a virtual certainty. Here's what's going to happen to your take-home pay, taxes, and other parts of your financial life.
