Tax Refunds

Waitress Receives Nearly Half-Million Dollar Tax Refund Sent By Mistake

The Huffington Post | Bonnie Kavoussi | Posted 06.01.2012

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If the government sent you a half-million dollar tax refund by mistake, would you keep it? A waitress at Johnny's Downtown in Cleveland recently fa...

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What You Can Do Now to Get a Bigger Tax Refund Next Year

Mark Steber | Posted 05.16.2012

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Mark Steber

A better way to work towards a larger refund next year is by taking advantage of all the tax credits and deductions that you may be entitled to, but are often overlooked.

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They're Stealing Tax Refunds From The Dead

The Huffington Post | Bonnie Kavoussi | Posted 05.15.2012

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A number of families are losing not only their loved ones, but also their loved ones' tax refunds. Identity thieves have stolen the tax refunds of ...

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Identity Theft Racks Up Huge Bill For IRS

The Huffington Post | Bonnie Kavoussi | Posted 05.08.2012

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In the battle between the Internal Revenue Service and identity thieves, the thieves are winning. In the next five years, the U.S. may issue as muc...

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Women's $6,000 Tax Refund Check Turns Up In Surprising Place

Posted 04.30.2012

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Madhavilatha Ravuri must have felt like she won the lottery after a local television news station in Fresno, Calif. found her $6,000 income tax refund...

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Here's Why Half Of Americans Don't Pay Income Tax

CNNMoney | Jeanne Sahadi | Posted 04.26.2012

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- It's a provocative fact about the tax code: Nearly half of U.S. households end up owing no federal income tax. But it's not ...

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Got Your Tax Refund: Now What?

Bob Meighan | Posted 04.26.2012

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Bob Meighan

Roughly 16 percent of taxpayers will put their refund in some type of savings. In an effort to avoid debt or the temptation to raid your retirement accounts in the event of a financial emergency, consider setting up an emergency fund.

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Three Ways to Be Generous With Your Tax Refund

Justine Rivero | Posted 04.23.2012

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Justine Rivero

With that hefty tax refund check on its way to your mailbox or already in your hands, the next step is the fun part -- what to do with all that money.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Brides Use Their Tax Refunds To Do WHAT?

Sara Morgan | Posted 04.17.2012

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Sara Morgan

You know what they say, there are two certainties in life... death and taxes. Every year on April 15, millions of Americans fret and file on Nationa...

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Big Changes Ahead for 2013 Tax Season!

Mark Steber | Posted 04.17.2012

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Mark Steber

With the tax deadline now here, many Americans are enjoying their tax refunds, putting them to use to pay bills, buy something special or add those dollars to their savings. That's the good news. The bad news? Well, this moment of elation may be short-lived.

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What Your Accountant Isn't Telling You

Reuters | Posted 04.17.2012

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(The author is a Reuters contributor. The opinions expressed are his own.) By Lou Carlozo CHICAGO, April 16 (Reuters) -...

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Still Haven't Filed? Last-Minute Tips to Meet the Tax Filing Deadline

Mark Steber | Posted 04.13.2012

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Mark Steber

With this year's deadline on April 17, 2012, last-minute tax filers have two extra days to submit their 2011 tax returns. If you are filing in these final days, keeping the following tips in mind may make the process easier and may help you avoid making some common mistakes.

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Catherine New

Someone Else May Have Filed Your Taxes

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine New | Posted 04.13.2012

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Mike Bucalo Jr., 71, has never lived in Miami. He's spent the past 25 years in Akron, Ohio. Yet according to his 2011 tax return filed in January, he ...

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The IRS Has A Ton Of Money Waiting For You

Posted 04.12.2012

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Think you don't need to file your tax returns because you don't make enough money? Think again. Even though you may not owe the IRS anything this y...

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D'oh! 8 Tax-Time Goofs To Avoid

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 04.11.2012

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-- Waiting until the 11th hour to file your tax return suggests your main goal is just to make sure it gets done on time. But if you slip up, it may...

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What to Know If You Owe

Mark Steber | Posted 04.10.2012

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Mark Steber

If you are someone who has, or expects that you may have, a tax liability to pay, it's important to be aware of the rules regarding tax payments and to manage your time wisely in advance of the April 17 tax deadline.

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Loren Berlin

TurboTax Customers Say They Can't Access Tax Refunds

HuffingtonPost.com | Loren Berlin | Posted 04.11.2012

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As if filing taxes isn't already a pain, some consumers are facing another giant hassle: They can't access their tax refund. Customers who filed th...

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PHOTOS: Top Non-'Taxing' Travel Destinations

trivago | Posted 04.10.2012

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Why not take those much-deserved tax returns and put them toward your next vacation?

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How Filing a Tax Return Reduces Identity Theft

Mark Steber | Posted 06.03.2012

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Mark Steber

Be cautious and vigilant when it comes to providing any personal information, such as your social security number, bank or credit account numbers over the phone or via e-mail, and avoid carrying your social security card in your wallet.

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How The Tax Man Is Losing Billions

Posted 03.30.2012

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It's tax season and you know what that means: Time for scams. The government is cracking down on a scheme that they say has already likely bilked ...

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Five Reasons It's Good To Get A Tax Refund

AP | DAVE CARPENTER | Posted 05.28.2012

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CHICAGO — Getting a big tax refund is supposed to make you feel guilty. Financial planners say it means you've had too much withheld from your ...

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They're Throwing Rocks At Accountants' Cars

Posted 03.08.2012

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Taxpayer anger is rising over IRS delays in processing refunds this year. Some tax preparers report being physically threatened or having rocks thrown...

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Beware Of Free Money

AP | Posted 03.08.2012

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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Attorney General Scott Pruitt is warning Oklahomans about fraudulent tax refund schemes that involve criminals that are trying to che...

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Why You're Waiting So Long For Your Tax Refund

Reuters | Posted 05.02.2012

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* Tax preparers face angry customers * Glitches in new e-file software at IRS By Patrick Temple-West WASH...

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Warren Buffet Pays a Lower Tax Rate Than Me? How Can I Make Sure I Get the Biggest Refund Possible?

Priya Haji | Posted 04.30.2012

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Priya Haji

How can you plan for a future where you create income that is more like Warren's? It starts with setting aside investable savings.

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