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It’s Tax Day: Do You Know Where Your Tax Return Is?

18 April 2011

It’s Tax Day! Chances are, you’ve already filed… Only a third of all tax returns are filed during the last week of tax season. But if you haven’t, keep these tips in mind: Postage rates for large envelopes went up yesterday (yes, yesterday). If you’re mailing your return – and it’s a big one – [...]

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It’s March 15, Do You Know Where Your Corporate Tax Returns Are?

15 March 2011

Today is March 15 which means that most corporate taxpayers must file their tax returns (or extensions) by the end of the day. This includes forms 1120 for C corporations and forms 1120S for S corporations. If you’re not ready yet, you can obtain an automatic 6-month extension by timely filing a federal form 7004 [...]

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Tax Trivia: Extensions

21 January 2011

We have a winner! See the correct answer in the comments. Our final tax trivia question for the giveaway is: If you can’t file your tax return on time, you can request a six month extension using a federal form 4868. If you are outside of the country, you can request an additional (discretionary) extension [...]

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Homebuyer’s Credit Extended.

1 July 2010

The homebuyer tax credit has been extended. Homebuyers now have until September 30, 2010, to close on their purchases after a late night deal passed by the Senate. The bill now goes to President Obama who is expected to sign it into law. An extension had been proposed months ago but the measure failed to [...]

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It’s April 14! I’m Late!

14 April 2010

Seriously? You’re not late. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you still have a moment or two to spare. Despite some of the headlines that I saw this morning about “late” tax filers, Tax Day is still April 15, same as always (or unless it falls on a holiday or weekend, in which case [...]

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Tax Day Looms for Procrastinators

12 October 2009

Happy Columbus Day! It’s a holiday for many across the country. I can think of a bunch of fun ways to spend a day off. However, if you’re one of those taxpayers who filed an extension waaaay back in April to get a little extra time to file your federal income tax return, you might [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Stimulus Checks in 2009

28 September 2009

Taxpayer asks: I haven’t done my taxes in 3 years, I don’t owe the Feds any$, will I get the stimulus funds every1 else got once I do my taxes? (via twitter) Taxgirl says: By law, the IRS is not able to make any economic stimulus payments after December 31, 2008. But all is not [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Mistake on 4868

25 April 2009

Taxpayer asks: I filed an extension, but erroneously provided zero as an answer to all Part II Individual Income Tax questions 4-7. Can I amend the financial information provided on Form 4868 after it has been submitted? Thank you. Taxgirl says: The reason that the IRS asks you to complete the financial portion on the [...]

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FileLater Offers Tweet Discount

14 April 2009

If you’re still looking to file your extension and want to give FileLater a whirl, they’re offering a twitter-y discount: Coupon code tweet20 for 20% off! A quick word about product placement: I don’t believe in it, I don’t do it. I may occasionally pass along a tidbit or a special that might interest my [...]

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Take our Tax Day poll!

14 April 2009

Are you ready? Take our poll and tell us where you stand. And feel free to vent about the season in the comments below – I love reading your stories! DisplayVote58094();

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