The average tax refund this year is approximately $3,000 and many Americans don’t typically enjoy such a financial windfall. That leads to interesting and sometimes difficult financial decisions. Some will run out and purchase entertainment items such as big screen
The April 17 tax filing deadline is quickly approaching, and Americans who haven't yet filed their taxes may be scrambling to do so. Others who have already completed their returns, but owe a bill
Common knowledge tells most taxpayers that if they are receiving a large refund at the end of filing season, they did not withhold enough from their paychecks and essentially provided an interest-free
Winner winner That’s right a double winner The potential winner for the Mega Millions tickets being sold in stores (or online in Illinois), isn’t the only one hoping for a winner. The state where that resident lives is also hoping
April 17th is near April 17th doesn’t nearly strike as much fear into most as April 15th, but this year you get two extra days to file your returns as the 15th is a Sunday. Those extra 48 hours aren’t
WASHINGTON — With business tax filing deadlines fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service today encouraged small employers that provide health insurance coverage to their employees to check out the small business health care tax credit and then claim it if
Jobless Americans may be facing several financial obstacles while they seek a new job, and the prospect of owing a tax bill can be stressful for unemployed individuals. Although individuals will be ta
Do you have March Madness? I know we do around our household and I love every minute of it Many people are glued to the television this month, not only because you get to see huge upsets like Lehigh over
Deductions are one of the most common allowances Americans use to lower their tax liability during filing season, and these write-offs exist in several categories. Many taxpayers are aware of the most
While the unemployment crisis has made modest improvements in recent months, joblessness in the United States remains stubbornly high. Filing season can exacerbate the hardship under which many unempl