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10 ways to use your tax refund to improve your finances

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Best income tax apps for iPad

Digital Trends lists the best iPad apps for filing or getting help with your federal and state income taxes. More>>

5 excuses not to file taxes that the IRS won't buy

When it comes to avoiding taxes, just know that the IRS doesn't accept reasons like not being a U.S. citizen and having a no-income return. More>>

What to do if you are facing serious tax debt

Take these 8 steps to manage owing more taxes than you can pay. More>>

How to get the most money back on your tax return

These tips will help you get a larger refund this year, and can teach you how to pay less taxes going forward. More>>

Taxable events you didn't know you were creating

Understanding the implications of these events can help you plan your finances and, in some cases, save you from paying taxes altogether. More>>

Tax Day freebies: Get free Arby's, Cinnabon & more

Tax Day freebies are being offered by several restaurant chains in honor of the April 17 filing deadline. Here is your comprehensive list of tax day freebies. More>>

Tax day horror story: Taking your money... and your identity

The IRS is making it a top priority to crack down on the burgeoning tax day scam of identity fraud. In 2011 the agency thwarted $1.4 billion in fraudulent refunds. More>>

Evaluate your income tax situation now

Know what you owe, and what to do about tax debt, before tax filing day. More>>

13 tips everyone should know about identity theft

Identity theft often starts when someone's personal information is stolen or lost. These are the IRS' top tips to help you avoid becoming the victim of an identity thief. More>>

Taxes due on April 17, 2012 and other important changes

Taxpayers will have until April 17th to file their 2011 returns and pay any taxes due, and that's only one of the changes that will impact you this year. More>>

How to get an extension on your taxes

There are times that, no matter how hard you try, you just can't get your taxes filed on time. If that's the case, then you will need to file for an extension. More>>

5 tax security strategies for small business

Tax time is prime time for cybercrooks, with all that financial data filed online. Here's how to protect your company's sensitive data. More>>

Act now! 6 ways to beat procrastination

Is work piling up because you put things off until the last minute? Follow these pointers to help you stop stalling and get going. More>>

Start preparing now for upcoming tax season

Leaving tax prep to a last-minute cram session could disrupt your business in the spring. To avoid a crunch, you should prepare for tax deadlines well in advance. More>>

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Taxes due on April 17, 2012 and other important changes
Taxes due on April 17, 2012 and other important changes
Taxpayers will have until April 17th to file their 2011 returns and pay any taxes due, and that's only one of the changes that will impact you this year.
Tax Tip: Where's my refund?
Where's my tax refund?
Looking for your tax refund? The IRS has the answer for where it is, along with a host of other refund-related questions.
How to get an extension on your taxes
How to get an extension on your taxes
There are times that, no matter how hard you try, you just can't get your taxes filed on time. If that's the case, then you will need to file for an extension.
Eight important tax questions for hobbyists
Eight important tax questions for hobbyists
Hobbies, such as woodworking, stamp collecting and scrapbooking, are often done for pleasure, but can result in a profit, and there may be tax implications.
Understanding IRS guidance: A brief primer
Understanding IRS guidance: A brief primer
For anyone not familiar with the inner workings of tax administration, the array of IRS guidance may seem, well, a little puzzling at first glance. Here's some help.
Find your nearest IRS office
Find your nearest IRS office
A interactive map and guide to help you find your nearest IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.
Related tax links
Related tax links
Want more? Check out these additional links for more information.
Top Tax Return Mistakes
Top Tax Return Mistakes
A tip from the IRS... avoid these mistakes for a speedier return.
A tip from the IRS... avoid these mistakes for a speedier return.

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Online scams that impersonate the IRS
Online scams that impersonate the IRS
Consumers should protect themselves against online identity theft and other scams that increase during and linger after the filing season.
Beware of IRS’ “dirty dozen” tax scams
Beware of IRS’ “dirty dozen” tax scams
The IRS has issued its latest "dirty dozen" list of tax scams, including schemes involving return preparer fraud, hiding income offshore and phishing.
13 tips everyone should know about identity theft
13 tips everyone should know about identity theft
Identity theft often starts when someone's personal information is stolen or lost. These are the IRS' top tips to help you avoid becoming the victim of an identity thief.
Taxpayers cautioned about bogus 'IRS' web sites
Taxpayers cautioned about bogus 'IRS' web sites
The Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to be wary of unofficial Web sites that may take on the appearance of the official government Web site at www.irs.gov.
5 tax security strategies for small business
5 tax security strategies for small business
Tax time is prime time for cybercrooks, with all that financial data filed online. Here's how to protect your company's sensitive data.
Be wary of anti-tax evasion schemes
Be wary of anti-tax evasion schemes
Since shortly after the federal income tax was enacted in 1913, some individuals and groups have encouraged others not to comply with the law. Here is how to rebuff their arguments.
Uncle Sam wants you to help nab tax cheats
Uncle Sam wants you to help nab tax cheats
The IRS has outlined how informants can report violations of the tax law and possibly claim a reward based on what is owed by the tax cheat. (The rewards, by the way, may be taxable.)
IRS lists four more frivolous tax claims to avoid
IRS lists four more frivolous tax claims to avoid
The IRS has added four items to the list of frivolous tax claims. Taxpayers filing returns with frivolous claims face fines up to $5,000.
Understanding IRS guidance: A brief primer
Understanding IRS guidance: A brief primer
For anyone not familiar with the inner workings of tax administration, the array of IRS guidance may seem, well, a little puzzling at first glance. Here's some help.
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e-file or Free File with the IRS
e-file or Free File with the IRS
E-file lets you easily file an accurate tax return or get an extension of time to file... all from your computer.
e-file lets you easily file an accurate tax return or get an extension of time to file... all from your computer.
e-file partners
e-file partners
Electronic payment options
Electronic payment options
The IRS' Frequently Asked Questions
The IRS' Frequently Asked Questions
The IRS has an extensive Frequently Asked Questions section to help you find the information you need.

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Federal tax forms & publications
Federal tax forms & publications
Print federal forms and other information... "fill-in" forms are now available to be completed on your computer.
Print federal forms and other information... "fill-in" forms are now available to be completed on your computer.
State tax forms
State tax forms
Find your nearest IRS office
Find your nearest IRS office
A interactive map and guide to help you find your nearest IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.
IRS offers free, comprehensive tax guide
IRS offers free, 300-page tax guide
Are you facing a lot of questions this year? IRS experts have pulled together an overview of common tax issues in one convenient place - Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax.
Tax Tip: 5 ways to obtain IRS forms and publications
Tax Tip: 5 ways to obtain IRS forms and publications
The IRS has free tax forms and publications on a wide variety of topics. If you need IRS forms, here are five easy methods for getting the information you need.

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11 best business opportunities for 2012
11 best business opportunities for 2012
Industries such as residential construction, mobile games, and big data will provide the best business opportunities in 2012.
Industries such as residential construction, mobile games, and big data will provide the best business opportunities in 2012.
Can you refinance an underwater home without HARP?
Can you refinance an underwater home without HARP?
A lot of homeowners with underwater mortgages would like to refinance, but they don't qualify for HARP. Do they have other options?
A lot of homeowners with underwater mortgages would like to refinance, but they don't qualify for HARP (the federal Home Affordable Refinance Program). Do they have other options?
Purchases you should always make with a credit card
Purchases you should always make with a credit card
Credit cards aren't always bad possessions to have. There are certain perks associated with using credit cards as we make routine or irregular purchases.
Credit cards aren't always bad possessions to have. There are certain perks associated with using credit cards as we make routine or irregular purchases.
Sleep deprived? Try taking a nap at work
Sleep deprived? Try taking a nap at work
Sleep deprivation is a huge productivity killer. One solution is to make naps normal at work.
Sleep deprivation is a huge productivity killer. One solution is to make naps normal at work.
JP Morgan $2 billion loss stirs memories of 2008 crisis
JP Morgan $2 billion loss stirs memories of 2008 crisis
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon dubs losses 'egregious,' but market analysts expect that, this time, the damage will not spread to the entire financial system.
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon dubs losses 'egregious,' but market analysts expect that, this time, the damage will not spread to the entire financial system.
Workaholic? Maybe you're really a successaholic
Workaholic? Maybe you're really a successaholic
Think you're an incorrigible workaholic? A Harvard professor suggests you might actually be addicted to success. And that's a good thing.
Think you're an incorrigible workaholic? A Harvard professor suggests you might actually be addicted to success. And that's a good thing.
Sweatwork: Bring your networking meetings into the gym
Sweatwork: Bring your networking meetings into the gym
A new trend in business has people taking colleagues to the gym instead of out to lunch.
A new trend in business has people taking colleagues to the gym instead of out to lunch.
Industries that benefit from broke college students
Industries that benefit from broke college students
These types of businesses have found success by capitalizing on the college demographic.
These types of businesses have found success by capitalizing on the college demographic.
Should you switch to a lower interest credit card?
Should you switch to a lower interest credit card?
Making a balance transfer may save you money, but it also could hurt you in the long run. Here are six steps to take before switching credit cards.
Making a balance transfer may save you money, but it also could hurt you in the long run. Here are six steps to take before switching credit cards.
Fed study rejects standard explanations for housing bubble
Fed study rejects standard explanations for housing bubble
The most popular beliefs as to what caused the U.S. mortgage crisis and subsequent economic collapse are wrong, according to a new study by the Boston Fed.
The most popular beliefs as to what caused the U.S. mortgage crisis and subsequent economic collapse are wrong, according to a new study by the Boston Fed.

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