April 15

Filing a Tax Extension: 3 Things to Know Before the Deadline

Women & Co | Posted 04.12.2012

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You must file a tax extension on or before the regular tax deadline. Normally, tax returns and extensions are due on April 15 (remember that in 2012 we have an extra two days).

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Tax Day Is Not When You Think

Emily Cohn | Posted 03.01.2012

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One hundred forty-four million individuals will file personal income tax returns on Tax Day, which falls on Tuesday, April 17 this year. Typically...

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Tax Breaks For American Families Far Outweigh Corporate Giveaways

The Washington Post | Posted 11.18.2011

Read More: Taxes, April 15, Income Tax, Family Taxes, Obama Tax Policy, Corporate Taxes, Tax Reform, Tax Debate, Tax Code, Obama Taxes, Payroll Tax, Politics News

As President Obama and congressional Republicans argue over how to rewrite the U.S. tax code, the debate has revolved around “loopholes” for corpo...

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Offshore Banking and Tax Havens Have Become the Heart of Global Economy

Democracy Now! | Posted 06.15.2011

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As millions of Americans prepare to file their income taxes, Nicholas Shaxson explains how corporations and the wealthy use offshore banks and tax havens to avoid paying taxes and other governmental regulations.

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McDonald's: Endangering Americans For 56 Years

Michael F. Jacobson | Posted 06.15.2011

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In the 56 April 15ths that have passed by since Ray Kroc's dream became a reality, McDonald's has coarsened our palates, expanded our waistlines, clogged our arteries, and brainwashed our children with toy-based marketing.

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National Hug-an-Accountant Month

Aaron Hurst | Posted 06.12.2011

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I propose we dub this stressful time of year "National Hug-an-Accountant Month" in honor of the behind-the-scenes hard work these unsung professionals do for nonprofits and the community.

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Time for Real Tax Reform, Again

Pat Choate | Posted 05.28.2011

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The U.S. needs a major tax reform that can simultaneously lower taxes overall, produce more revenues and enable fewer if any program cuts -- as happened in during the Reagan administration.

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Give To Uncle Sam What Is Uncle Sam's: Tax Season War Resistance

Shane Claiborne | Posted 05.25.2011

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Imagine what would happen if a massive popular movement of ordinary Americans decided to voice their concern about military spending -- by withholding $10.40 from their 1040 tax forms this year?

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Rumors On Tax Day: Tea Parties, Elena Kagan, and Financial Reform

Ted Johnson, Maegan Carberry, Teresa Valdez Klein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Yesterday was April 15, Tax Day: Did you pay your taxes? If not, Obama's coming for you, or so the Tea Party wants you to believe! In today's Wilshire...

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The American Taxpayer Is Not an ATM

Peter Roskam | Posted 05.25.2011

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The turmoil around Tax Day this year is well placed, because Americans left, right and center understand how the enormous growth of government puts at risk a prosperous future.

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The F Word: Taxes, Spending, or Race?

Laura Flanders | Posted 05.25.2011

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An honest debate about taxes? It'd be helpful. But what we really need to do is grapple with post-apartheid racial resentments. And that makes the whole tax debate look easy.

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Tea Parties Protest Tax Day 2010 (PICTURES, VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing & Jeremy Binckes | Posted 05.25.2011

It's Tax Day 2010 and the Tea Party is holding rallies across the country to push their conservative, small government message. This year a number of ...

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"Yes, I Love Paying Taxes"

Richard M. Benjamin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tea Party protesters are gathering at anti-tax rallies nationwide. But not everybody is angry about tax day.

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Want to "be a part of" Fox's "studio audience?" Pay $20 to tea party

Eric Hananoki | Posted 05.25.2011

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If you want to attend a taping of the Fox News program Hannity today, you'll have to pay the Cincinnati Tea Party $5 to $100. Going beyond just promo...

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Tax Day Freebies: Retailers Give Away Free Treats To Celebrate The End Of Tax Season

AP | EMILY FREDRIX | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Few truths are more universal: No one likes to pay taxes, and everyone loves to get things for free. Restaurants and other retailers...

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Tea Party Protesters Rage On Tax Day 2010 (PICTURES)

The Huffington Post | Nick Wing & Jeremy Binckes | Posted 05.25.2011

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The tax man cometh on Thursday and with him come numerous Tea Party rallies across the country -- and a few anti-Tea Party events too. From coast to c...

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April Chosen One Challenge: Love Your Money, Love Your Debt

Aleta St. James | Posted 11.17.2011

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Money is a form of spiritual energy. You've got to learn to move it right. Money is an indicator of how you value yourself and what kind of premium you place on yourself.

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Majority Of Tea Party Members Say Their Taxes Are Fair (POLL)

The Huffington Post | Jeremy Binckes | Posted 05.25.2011

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Thursday may be the equivalent of the Super Bowl for Tea Party groups who have made taxes the centerpiece of their movement. But on the eve of Tax Da...

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The Worst Tax Procrastinating Cities (MAP)

Huffington Post | Ryan McCarthy | Posted 05.25.2011

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The folks at TurboTax have come up with this handy chart detailing the major cities where citizens are least likely to pay their taxes early. Houston ...

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Chicago Slacking On Taxes: Second Latest Filers In The Country

Posted 05.25.2011

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The deadline to file taxes is creeping up, but Chicagoans are in no hurry. According to Intuit Inc., makers of Turbo Tax software, Chicago is the nu...

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The Uncomfortable Circle: Death and Taxes

Xeth Feinberg | Posted 05.25.2011

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On Teabags and Douchebags

John Wellington Ennis | Posted 05.25.2011

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It is amazing to see a movement take off without either a specific cause or a specific goal. The Tea Party movement makes a mockery of the struggle our founding fathers fought.

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Top 5 Ways To Survive Tax Day!

Huffington Post | Julie Satow | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tax day is stressful for all of us, and we thought it might be useful for all of you procrastinators out there who are scrambling to put their final t...

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A Dozen Dumb Taxes (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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It is fair to say no one likes paying taxes, especially when those taxes strike one as strange, unfair or just plain confusing. Below is a slideshow o...

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The 1040 Rebellion

Patricia Draznin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Be prepared, be very prepared. After all, paying taxes is just the price of our freedom to work and pay taxes. Remember this when you're drinking your next cup of tea.

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