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Is Your Unclaimed Tax Refund Among the $1 Billion Being Held by the IRS?

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:23:29 +0000

There are still a few weeks left to file your 2012 tax return, but April 15 of this year marks another important deadline for taxpayers: it's your last chance to file for a refund on your 2009 taxes.

5 Ways to Save Money on Your 2013 Taxes

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:07:25 +0000

It's hard to believe it's already the middle of tax season. 2013 is off to a fast clip, and unfortunately this means that Tax Day is right around the corner. You could bury your head in the sand until you hit April 14 panic mode, or this year you could give yourself a burst of energy and self-confidence knowing that you met your taxes head-on. Here are money savers to get you started:

Your Taxes Will Almost Certainly Go Up in January, and Congress Won't Stop It — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:45:02 +0000

Regardless of who wins the presidential election, starting January 2013 some 163 million workers across the United States will be slapped with a significant tax increase. That is because the temporary reduction in the Social Security payroll tax will expire at the end of the year, and there does not seem to be a lawmaker around interested [...]

Congrats Buffalo…We Don't Lead The Way In Tax Procrastination

Jack FM Staff — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:16:57 +0000

It's somewhat typical to see the city of Buffalo near the top of lists that have negative connotations.....Crime Rate, Teen Pregnancy, Worst Nightlife, Hardest Place To Find A Job, ...or whatever. In this latest list of Top 20 Tax Procrastinating Cities....congrats Buffalo, we didn't make the list. This is the 11th year TurboTax has put out the list. Leading the way is San Francisco, California! For some reason those hippie sunchildren just can't get their act together and procrastinate when it comes to filing their taxes. In at #2 is.....

Last Minute Tax Tips from Jack FM

Joe Russo — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:01:18 +0000

Why you are taking tax tips from a radio station we don't know, but as a public service to our listeners we want to take this moment to remind you to be sure to file your tax returns on time this year. Oh,and wash behind your ears. Now in honor of the IRS, allow Jack FM to "tax" your patience with some last minute tax tips from our unpublished book "500 tax tips for Idiots". It's unpublished because we could only think of 10 tax tips.

Filing Your Taxes at the Last Minute? Here Are Five Things You Need to Know

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:50:57 +0000

Remember the kids who always sat in the front of the classroom, the ones who reminded the teacher when she forgot to hand out homework? Those kids grew up into adults who get their oil changed every 3,000 miles, visit the dentist every six months like clockwork and file their taxes as soon as they can.

Then there were the back of the class kids. They’re now the reasons dentists send those “we’ve missed you” cards and cars have low oil lights. If you’re a “back of the classroom” kid, don’t worry — there’s still time to get those taxes filed. Here are a few handy tips for the procrastinators of the world.

10 Signs That You Have Improperly Filed Your Taxes

Billy Goforth — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:46:17 +0000

Everyone knows that filing your taxes can be a huge headache. While it can be a pain, it’s definitely not something you want to take lightly. Most people get them mailed out way before the deadline ever gets close. Others have a bit more complicated tax system they have to file. For those who think [...]

10 Things You Definitely Should Not Do on Your Taxes

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:50:56 +0000

So, you think you’re ready to file your taxes, huh? Well, not so fast. Preparing your yearly return is no simple chore, but, luckily there are some tips you can use to make the process a whole lot easier: File Late (or not at all) The failure to file fine is generally greater than the [...]

Breast Implants, Pirate's Ransom and 5 Other Weirdest Tax Write-Offs of All Time

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:35:06 +0000

Tax time can be very frustrating when you realize you’re not going to get as big of a refund as you were expecting, or worse, you’re going to have to send the IRS a check. So it’s no wonder people might ask if their pet counts as a dependent (it doesn’t) or if they can write off that new suit jacket (probably not).

7 Apps Guaranteed to Make Tax Season a Breeze

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:34:54 +0000

Tax season isn’t fun for anyone. While filing your taxes means digging through shoeboxes of receipts, guessing at what number goes on which line and and pounding your head against real or imaginary walls, it can be even worse.

Luckily there are a few great apps that can help ease the frustration of tax time. This year, let your phone save you some irritation — and maybe even some money.

10 Crazy Work Expenses Employees Tried to Write Off

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:24:25 +0000

Expense reports usually have the standard boring stuff — hotel rooms, gas, cab fares, client dinners and the like. But Robert Half Management Resources has evidence of creativity within the work force. Paul McDonald, senior executive director at RHMR, said that the more outrageous items highlight the need for companies to be clear about what [...]

Where's My Tax Refund? IRS Has An App For That

Staff — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:58:26 +0000

The IRS has launched a new smartphone app the allows you to check the status of your tax refund. Gone are the days of wondering what happened to your tax return after you E-filed it or mailed it to the IRS The app which is named IRS2Go can be downloaded for free at iTunes Read [...]