These ten charts -- previewed in our Countdown to Tax Day series -- provide context for some important tax policy issues. Our first chart reminds us ...
The IRS tax filing deadline is this week, and the average refund so far has been about $3,500. The question is: what should you do with that refund? The truth is, a tax refund can be a lifesaver for some, but can cause more trouble for others.
Expressing shock that someone so rich could commit such a monumental error, the IRS today reported that a lone member of America's wealthiest 0.1 percent paid more taxes than he should have for the 2014 tax year.
On Tax Day, many post office hours are extended and special consideration is made for last-minute filers. But post offices' Tax Day hours might still be more limited in 2015 than in years past.
There's another reason to celebrate Tax Day besides the end of tax season; many businesses offer special Tax Day freebies and deals.
We all know that many hard-working families and individuals could use a financial boost in this still-tough economy. Millions of Americans can get just that by taking advantage of the tax credits and free filing services available to them.
First, make sure in each of these instances you've actually filed the tax return. Paying is the second part. If you think you cannot pay the entire bill, pay at least a partial payment.
The first income tax day in U.S. history was on March 1, 1914. Four years later, Congress passed the "Revenue Act," which moved tax day forward by two weeks to March 15, where it remained in effect until 1955. Why the change to April 15?
Over the last year, a rabbi, a state NAACP official, a small town mayor and other community leaders wrote op-eds and letters to Congress with remarkab...
Impossible though it may seem, roughly one-third of Americans actually like doing their taxes. Then there are the normal people, who perhaps feel a se...
The real problem isn't taxation. Our real problem is the new "bipartisan" drive toward austerity, a mad obsession which runs against the 75-year political consensus of both political parties. Once our leaders understood government's vital role in a healthy economy.
Tax Day is only a few days away. If you don't think you'll have your forms prepared on time, you'll need to file for an extension. Taxes are due t...
Worried you won’t be able to file your taxes by the Monday, April 15 deadline? Don’t fear, you can file for an extension. Head over to the IRS...
Even though it may seem odd, tax season is actually a perfect time to teach our children about gratitude. Doing so is critical, because our culture does not reinforce it.
It’s pretty much the only good thing about tax season: Your tax refund. After you file your taxes, the government (both state and federal) will i...
Where is my tax refund? It's a common question. So if you finally got around to filing your tax return and find yourself anxiously wondering when you ...
There are many benefits to filing your taxes online. Aside from saving paper, online tax filing makes it easier to organize all of your tax inform...
The Internal Revenue Service allows Americans that make less than $57,000 a year to file federal income tax returns for free –- but what about state...
You don’t have to pay big bucks in order to file your taxes by Tax Day on Monday, April 15, 2013. The IRS offers a service called “IRS Free Fi...
Filing your tax returns doesn't need to burn a hole in your wallet. There are a number of services available that will help you file your taxes free o...
Filing your tax returns doesn't have to mean killing trees. You can file your taxes online using Free File, tax preparation software or a tax prepa...
Tax Day -- the deadline to file your 2012 taxes -- is coming up on Monday, April 15, 2013. One convenient way to file your taxes is through IRS e-file...
Form W-2 is one of the most essential pieces of paper when filing your taxes. If you've lost a W-2 -- or if you never got one in the first place -- th...
One hundred forty-four million individuals will file personal income tax returns on Tax Day, which falls on Tuesday, April 17 this year. Typically...
What the self-employed need is more than just lip-service from President Obama and Congress, who both are proclaiming that it's the small business community that will put our economy back on track.
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