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More Americans Saving Income Tax Refunds
Consumers know just what they want to do with their refunds this year: In addition to savings, 34.9 percent plan to pay down debt and 22.4 percent will use the refunds for everyday expenses. While 11.4 percent plan to book a vacation, 9.2 percent plan to
There’s Still Time To Reduce Your 2015 Income Taxes
The deadline for contributions to IRAs is April 18, this year’s filing deadline. For tax year 2015, most people under 50-years old may contribute the larger of either their taxable compensation for the year, or $5,500 to a Traditional IRA; those 50 or ...
3 Smart Ways To Use Income Tax Refunds
The average tax refund in 2015 was approximately $2,800 according to the IRS, and similar refunds are expected in 2016. For those getting a refund, there are many options to consider for what to do with this unexpected income.
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IRS Warns Of New Tax Scams
The latest variation being seen in the last few weeks tries to play off the current tax season. Scam artists call saying they have your tax return, and they just need to verify a few details to process your return. The scam tries to get you to give up ...
4 Steps for Small Businesses to Prepare for Tax Season
Preparing to file taxes can sometimes be a year-round job, even for small businesses. It may involve different responsibilities, including estimating tax payments, planning to buy or lease capital equipment, developing retirement-saving strategies, etc.
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IRS Is Holding Almost $1 Billion in 2012 Tax Refunds
In cases where a tax return was not filed, the tax law provides most taxpayers with a three-year window of opportunity for claiming a refund. However, if no return is fled in time, the money becomes the property of Uncle Sam. For 2012 tax returns, the ...
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Need More Time? Tax Extensions Are Easy, But The Taxes Are Still Due April 15 (Actually, April 18)
Can’t file your tax return by the April 18 deadline? Taxpayers can request an automatic six-month extension of time to file the return, but what many don’t know can cost them.