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Wayne Brady Seeks Mustache Tax Break, Kidnaps Man

Dr. Abraham Froman | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: American Mustache Institute, H&R Block, Stache Act, Mustache, Wayne Brady, Moustache, Staceact, Satire, Comedy, Video, Comedy News

While he doesn't typically celebrate a sexually dynamic Mustached American lifestyle, actor and comedian Wayne Brady longs to own and operate thick, dense lower nose foliage.

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More Than 100 Million Unnecessary Tax Returns Filed Each Year

Reuters | Posted 04.07.2012

Read More: David Cay Johnston, H&R Block, Video, US Tax Returns, Tax Returns, Reuters, Instant Tax Service, Business News

By David Cay Johnston April 6 (Reuters) - On March 28, the U.S. Justice Department sought to close a nationwide chain ...

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One Million Mustached Americans March on Washington

Dr. Abraham Froman | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: American Mustache Institute, H&R Block, Million Mustache March, Stache Act, Tax, Mustache, Comedy News

Upon arrival at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., AMI delivered a very loud message to its resident, President Barack Obama, as AMI chairman Dr. Aaron Perlut read a proclamation that encased the photos of Americans who had 'stached their pictures at StacheAct.com in support of the revolutionary legislation.

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File Your Taxes For Free

The Huffington Post | Catherine New | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: H&R Block, Walmart, Income Tax, Freefile, Irs, Free Tax Filing, Tax Day, 1040 EZ, E-Filing, Myfreetaxes, Federal Taxes, State Taxes, April 17, Money News

Taxes are due on April 17. If you haven't filed yet, don't despair. There's still time to get your taxes prepared--for free. The catch? Most of th...

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Million Mustache March Set for Sunday in Nation's Capitol

Dr. Abraham Froman | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: American Mustache Institute, Capitol City Brewing, H&R Block, Stacheact, Million Mustache March, Stache Act, Flavor Savers, Weird News News

The American Mustache Institute is finalizing preparations to lead the Million Mustache March on Sunday, April 1, from the U.S. Capitol to the White House, as it seeks adoption of the Stimulus To Allow Critical Hair Expenses or "STACHE Act."

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Uncle Sam Bringing In The Green On St. Patrick's Day [GRAPHIC]

The Huffington Post | Posted 03.14.2012

Read More: Taxes, H&R Block, National Retail Federation, Nike, Alcoholic Beverages, St. Patrick's Day, Tax Preparation, Alcohol, Urban Outfitters, Mardi Gras, Consumer Spending, Business News

With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Saturday this year, the greenest of holidays might be getting a little more raucous than usual. And by raucous, we...

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How Much Americans Spend On Gas Every Year [GRAPHIC]

The Huffington Post | Posted 03.04.2012

Read More: Automakers, H&R Block, Gas Prices, Oil Supply, Cars, Iran, Consumers, ABC News, Fuel Prices, Cnnmoney, Gas Stattion, Infographic, Business News

It's springtime, and you know that means: The return of your gas price nightmares. Hey, with the average American spending over $2,000 per year just t...

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INFOGRAPHIC: Anatomy Of The Average American Taxpayer

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 02.21.2012

Read More: Taxes, Tax Services, Video, John Q Taxpayer, HR Block, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Tax Return, E-Filing, Taxpayer, Infographic, Business News

Though they've received a ton of attention, the tax returns of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, as well as Republican presidential candidates Rick...

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$125 Million Subprime Lending Settlement Will Benefit Massachusetts Homeowners

Boston.com | Posted 10.09.2011

Read More: Subprime-Loans, H&R Block, Subprime Mortgages, BV Money, Massachusetts, Subprime Lending, Martha Coakley, Black Voices News

Thousands of black and Latino homeowners in Massachusetts will likely save money under a $125 million subprime lending settlement with a subsidiary of...

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H&R Block Hit With Antitrust Lawsuit

AP | MARK JEWELL | Posted 07.23.2011

Read More: H&R Block, H&r Antitrust, Department of Justice, Taxact Software, Justice Department, Taxact, H&R Taxact, Business News

BOSTON — The Department of Justice is trying to halt H&R Block's plans to acquire the creator of TaxACT software, saying the deal would leave ju...

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How To File An Extension On Tax Day

Posted 06.18.2011

Read More: H&R Block, How to File a Tax Extension, Tax Extension, Tax Return Extension, Tax Return, 4868, Efile Taxes, Credit Cards Taxes, 1040, Extra Time Taxes, Business News

(AP) NEW YORK - If you've waited this long to file your tax return, it may be time to put aside the 1040 and go straight for the 4868. That's the form...

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Adoptive Parents Receive Unbelievable Tax Refund

CNNMoney | Blake Ellis | Posted 06.01.2011

Read More: Tax Deductions, Irs, Internal Revenue Service, HR Block, Tax Preparer, Tax Refund, Tax Tips, Tax Credit, Adoption, Business News

SMITHFIELD, N.C. (CNNMoney) -- The Wards couldn't believe the news when their tax preparer called to tell them they're getting a $54,000 refund this y...

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Banks' Share Of Low-Income Tax Refunds Will Fall This Year, Consumer Advocates Say

HuffingtonPost.com | Zach Carter | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: H&R Block, JPMorgan Chase, Poverty, Earned Income Tax Credit, Treasury, Eitc, Banks, Jackson-Hewitt, Obama, Refund Anticipation Loans, Rals, Politics News

WASHINGTON -- Friday is the Treasury Department's Earned Income Tax Credit Appreciation Day, a celebration of what is arguably the U.S. government's l...

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Regulator Orders HSBC to Stop Financing High-Cost Tax Time Loans

Dory Rand | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Taxes, Hsbc, H&R Block, Predatory Lending, Occ, Jackson Hewitt, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Tax Refund Anticipation Loans, Business News

While increased regulatory scrutiny is needed in the short term, we look forward to the RAL product's obsolescence.

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Naming Names: Every Bank and Business That Is a Subprime Lender

Gary Rivlin | Posted 05.25.2011

How many of the country's largest, best-known banks and corporations took huge, deep gulps at the well of the poverty industry? Well, how much time do you have?

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A Business Model for Journalism Where Writers Get Paid

Michelle Haimoff | Posted 05.25.2011

The only economically viable option for the future of journalism lies in the direct corporate sponsorship of content.

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Magic Johnson and the Tax Refund Rip-off

Don McNay | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Magic Johnson, Michigan State, NCAA Tournament, MC Hammer, 2009 Ncaa Tournament, Larry-Bird, Irs, Instant Gratification, Ed McMahon, Louisville, Kentucky, Lexington KY, Personal Finance, Interest Rates, H&R Block, Payday Lending, Dream Team, Michigan State Spartans, Fdic, Earned Income Tax Credit, California Attorney General, Internal Revenue Service, Dick Durbin, Michigan State University, Eitc, Ncaa, Don McNay, Payday Loans, Credit Cards, Republic Bank, IRS Tax Refunds Delayed, Los Angeles, College Basketball, Working Poor, HIV/AIDS, College Basketball Tournament, Los Angeles Lakers, Jackson Hewitt, Tax Refunds, San Francisco Chronicle, Banking, Tax-Anticipation-Loans, Nba, Business News

Because of Johnson, the tax refund business might stick around, luring in more millions of Americans.

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H&R Block 2Q Losses Soar

AP | David Twiddy | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: H&R Block Losses, H&R Block Mortgage, H&R Block, Business News

H&R Block Inc., the nation's largest tax preparer, said in a preliminary earnings report Tuesday that it expected a huge second-quarter loss as it con...

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H&R Block Chops Disastrous Subprime Arm

Forbes | Carl Gutierrez | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: H&R Block Mortgage, H&R Block, H&R Block Option One Morgage, H&R Block Subprime Lending Arm, Business News

H&R Block's Option One Mortgage is on its way out. On Tuesday, Kansas City, Mo.-based H&R Block (nyse: HRB - news - people ) announced it agreed to t...

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Ernst Resigns As Chairman, CEO Of H&R Block

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: H&R Block, Mark Ernst, Business News

H&R Block Inc. said Tuesday that Mark Ernst has resigned as chairman, president and chief executive of the tax preparation and accounting services com...

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