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Two late 2009 tax filers wondering about the stimulus package. Nick and Paige first met at a party in the spring of 2009. Nick nursed a lukewarm beer in a corner; Paige wore a varsity sweat blazer in nebulous navy and did her best to look bereft of emotions. It would turn out to be […]

Here are some important changes you should keep in mind prior to filing your taxes this year. First, the due date to file your Form 1040 is April 18 instead of the customary 15th deadline. This is due to the Emancipation Day holiday observed in Washington DC falling on the 15th this year. The April […]

October 15th marks the IRS tax deadline for E-filing tax returns. The trend for E-filing tax returns has swept the US due to the convenience of not having to file paperwork and receiving your tax refund faster. You will still be able to mail in your 2009 tax return after this October 15th E-File deadline; […]

An important deadline is coming up on April 15, 2010. This applies to people who have not yet filed their 2006 tax returns, and who might be eligible for a refund from the IRS. As per IRS regulations, any refund owed by the IRS for tax year 2006 must be claimed by filing a 2006 […]

January 11, 2010 Report tips of $20 or more to employer. Form 4070 January 15, 2010 First day to E-File your 2009 Individual Tax Return. Individuals: Pay the final installment of your 2009 estimated tax. Use Form 1040-ES. January 17, 2010 First set of IRS acknowledgments arrive for 2009 Indivual Tax Returns. February 10, 2010 […]

October 15th marks the IRS tax deadline for filers with an extension on their 2008 tax returns. One more time in 2009, taxpayers who haven’t filed will crowd the post office lines to mail in their return. Although the tax extension deadline does not seem to carry as much weight as the deadline in April, […]

If you owe back tax, use this simple guide to file fast Is a recession the best time to file back taxes? Many tax experts claim that it is! Right now, people who owe back tax also owe other creditors, and knowing which ones to pay first is hard. The good news? The IRS is […]

April 15, 2009 is the last day to claim your 2005 refund! This time of the year, many people seem to panic to complete their tax returns before the deadline to avoid late-filing penalties. The tax deadline to file your current year 2008 tax return is April 15 and is also the deadline to file […]

Taxes take a big bite out of your income, but that bite gets bigger with the addition of late filing penalties. How much bigger? It depends on what you’re late on, and how late you are. For example, there are penalties for late filing, not paying at all, and both can be combined. Here are […]

It’s no secret that the IRS discourages people from filing taxes late. But that doesn’t mean they’ll turn down a late filing in favor of getting nothing at all. People have all kinds of reasons for filing a tax return late, but a top five list might look something like this: One suggested reason for […]