Common and Complex Taxcroynms Decoded
Anyone who has ever looked at the tax code knows about the alphabet soup of acronyms associated with taxes. Here’s a guide to decoding some common as well as complex tax acronyms. Full story
Articles from: February 2010
How Will You Spend Your Refund?
Everyone is talking about their tax refunds. In fact, a ton of people have filed their taxes already, and are waiting for their refunds. What will you do with your tax refund? Full story
Why You Should Pay The IRS First – And Who to Pay Next
Many Americans are suffering from debt. Which debt should you pay off first? This piece covers the order in which to pay of debt, based on consequences. Full story
Taxes 101: Make Work Pay
One provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was a tax credit that came to be called Making Work Pay. As the name of this credit implies, it is only for those with earned income. Full story
Taxes from the combat zone: should you file or not?
If you or your spouse served in a combat zone in 2009, you might not be required to file a tax return. But you might want to do so anyway, to claim a valuable tax break that puts dollars in your pocket. Full story
What People Say on Twitter About Tax Refunds
Many people have strong opinions about their tax returns. We sampled tweets to offer a snapshot of what U.S. citizens had to say to their online friends about tax refunds. Full story
Understanding the Federal Tax Gap
An enduring concern of the IRS is the “tax gap” – the difference between the full amount of income taxes owed and the amount taxpayers voluntarily pay on time. Full story
Some States Delaying Tax Refunds
Several states have recently notified residents that state tax refunds will be delayed. Find out if your state tax refund will be delayed. Full story
The Single Life
Here are some tax saving tips people living the single life should be taking advantage of. Full story
Happy Valentine's Day: Taxes…with Love
Valentine’s Day also happens to fall during tax season–and it’s important to know that most of life’s big milestones, such as having a baby or buying a home, come with lovely (forgive the pun!) implications. Here are some timely tax tips to plan for these life-altering events which may have occurred in 2009. Full story
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