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Is Your Unclaimed Tax Refund Among the $1 Billion Being Held by the IRS?

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:29 +0000

There are still a few weeks left to file your 2012 tax return, but April 15 of this year marks another important deadline for taxpayers: it's your last chance to file for a refund on your 2009 taxes.

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Why You Should Beware of Tax-Refund Loans

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:47:27 +0000

It takes at least a few days, sometimes longer, to receive your refund after you've filed your taxes with the IRS. Some people, though, just can't seem to wait. This almost certainly is a bad decision.

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Higher Taxes and Higher Prices Are Coming in 2013 — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:30:16 +0000

Regardless of the American economy’s checkered enthusiasm, it appears as if consumers are currently aboard the fast track to higher taxes and rising prices on things like health care and grocery items scheduled to come around at the turn of the new year.

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Obama Painting Romney's Tax Plan As 'Romney Hood' – Takes From Middle Class & Give To Rich

Associated Press — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:46:29 +0000

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — President Barack Obama is labeling opponent Mitt Romney's tax plan as "Romney Hood," saying it takes from the middle class and gives to the rich.

Speaking Monday night at a campaign event in Connecticut, Obama said the GOP plan "is like Robin Hood in reverse

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Should Olympic Medalists Have to Pay Taxes on Their Winnings? [POLL]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:32:25 +0000

Olympics medals aren’t worth much, so it may surprise you to know that medalists also get stuck with a hefty tax bill.

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940′s Jerry Doyle On America's Tax Structure [VIDEO]

James G — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:28:23 +0000

Overnights on The New 940 KIXZ, we turn the station over to Jerry Doyle. He may be an old syndicated science fiction series retread but his thoughts are anything but fantastical.

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Jerry Doyle Takes On Exit Tax For Citizen Renouncers [VIDEO]

James G — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:06:22 +0000

Jerry Doyle always has plenty to say. His show, heard overnights on KIXZ tackles issues you won't hear on other shows. Like people renouncing their citizenship and the exit tax they must pay.

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Is the US Tax System the Best in the World? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:04:49 +0000

Perhaps tax season, and all the stress and frustrations it can bring, isn’t the best time to ask Americans what they think of our system of taxation.

But that’s what Rasmussen Reports did.

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Still Looking for Tax Deductions? Try One of These Weird Write-Offs

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:24:51 +0000

The tax deadline is Tuesday and if that’s news to you, you’re probably either frantically running around your apartment trying to find every loose receipt you can or are Mitt Romney.

Chances are you’re also diving through your year’s worth of finances to see if there is anything left on your credit card statements or checking accounts that you can write off as a deduction. Some get a little creative with

Do You Support the Buffett Rule? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:18 +0000

Named for billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who has argued that he shouldn’t pay a lower tax rate than his secretary, the Buffett Rule would mandate a minimum 30 percent tax rate for any household which makes over $1 million a year.

But is the rest of country onboard with such an idea?

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10 Signs That You Have Improperly Filed Your Taxes

Billy Goforth — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:26:17 +0000

Everyone knows that filing your taxes can be a huge headache. While it can be a pain, it’s definitely not something you want to take lightly.

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Could Virtual IRS Audits Someday Be a Reality? – Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:39:00 +0000

Finding out you’re being audited by the IRS can be pretty scary, especially when you have to meet with an auditor in person. But what if you could deal with the whole mess via video-conferencing from the comfort of your own home?

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10 Things You Definitely Should Not Do on Your Taxes

Maura Chwastyk — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:26:56 +0000

So, you think you’re ready to file your taxes, huh? Well, not so fast.

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7 Apps Guaranteed to Make Tax Season a Breeze

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:34:54 +0000

Tax season isn’t fun for anyone. While filing your taxes means digging through shoeboxes of receipts, guessing at what number goes on which line and and pounding your head against real or imaginary walls, it can be even worse.

Luckily there are a few great apps that can help ease the frustration of tax time. This year, let your phone save you some irritation — and maybe even some money.

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Should Soda and Other Sugary Drinks Be Taxed? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:49 +0000

Much like cigarettes and alcohol are taxed, there is a movement afoot to levy similar charges on soda and other sweetened beverages.

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What Do You Plan On Doing with Your Tax Refund? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:13:23 +0000

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.

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Tax Refund Anticipation Loans Will Soon Become Ancient History — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:49:05 +0000

If you’re one of those impatient people who gets a refund anticipation loan (RAL) from a tax preparer, enjoy it while it lasts — after this year, those loans are going away. And it’s probably for your own good.

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Is Cheating on Your Taxes Okay? More Americans Say 'Yes' — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:15:54 +0000

Tax day is right around the corner — but that doesn’t mean we’ll all pay our fair share.

An IRS survey last year found the percentage of people who thought it was acceptable to cheat “as much as possible” on their returns doubled compared to 2010.

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Obama Wants Wealthy to Pay More Taxes, Fires at Critics in State of the Union Speech [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:55:39 +0000

President Obama proposed a range of policy initiatives during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, including a call for Congress to shift a heavier tax burden onto the very wealthiest earners and provide financial incentives to domestic manufacturers and energy producers.

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Researcher Propose Higher Tax on Sugary Beverages

Daryl Nelson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:40:55 +0000

As obesity continues to plague the United States, many states have imposed a tax cost on some of the products that contribute to unhealthy weight gain, like soda. But experts believe that the current sales tax isn’t high enough to truly impact health and weight loss.

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