The good news is that 67 percent of Americans expect to to get a refund from the IRS this year. The bad news is that much of this money is going to be spent taking care of other debts, rather than be used for something fun.
‘Jersey Shore’ doesn’t just rot brains — it drains tax coffers, too.
MTV’s hit reality show, which depicts the exploits of a group of raisin-tanned 20-somethings as they live and party along the New Jersey coastline, has just had $420,000 of its 2009 production costs covered by the state’s Economic Development Authority.
August 17, 2011 The masses will be coming out in full force this weekend to stores all over Texas. Why? To save money on back to school clothes and supplies. It is sales tax free weekend this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Here is the list of what you don't have to pay taxes on this weekend.
April 18, 2011 Because of Emancipation Day, a little known Washington D.C. holiday that this year is being celebrated on April 15, US taxpayers had until April 18 to file their taxes.
For some people that still won't be enough time to get all their papers in order. If you find yourself in that boat, you can file for an extension with the IRS.
It's important to remember that filing an extension doesn't extend the due date for any money you owe the IRS, and you will have to pay interest and possibly penalties on any money you send to the government after the April 18 deadline.
Read on for advice, from the IRS website, on who should and shouldn't file for an extension.
April 18, 2011 Do you ever get the feeling that you are paying taxes on some of the most ridiculous things. I don't think some taxes could get as crazy as the following taxes. Thank goodness you don't have to pay taxes on these things anymore.
