Now that tax day is over, it's time to think about your next move — what to do with your refund. Many of you may become a few thousand dollars richer, because the average tax refund this year is about $3,000, according to IRS agency chief Douglas H. Shulman. Although I've been seeing a few Facebook statuses about using the money to buy a new pair of shoes or bags, there are more financially Read more

It's that time of the year again — tax day. Many may describe it as a painful necessity, but on the bright side, there are plenty of retailers that are ready and willing to help soothe your tax frustrations. Arby’s: Get free curly fries at participating Arby's restaurants on April 17. "Like" its Facebook page to get the coupon. Boston Market: Buy a meal and get one free on April 17 with Read more

As we informed you not so long ago, this year's tax day will now be on April 17 instead of the traditional date of April 15. Two days later doesn't mean more time to procrastinate, but for those of you who dragged your feet, read these savvy tax tips and posts to get you going! How to Request a Tax Extension Don't Make These 10 Tax Mistakes When Rushing to File 7 Meaningful Ways to Spend Your Read more

And the countdown begins . . . four days until Tax Day, which is on April 17 this year. Seems like most of you have already filed, but for those of you who haven't, Kathy Pickering, executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, names some of the most common tax mistakes that people make. Here they are: Failure to take into account new tax laws. Recording an incorrect filing status, Read more

Tax Day is nearing and when you're rushing to file, don't forget these tax breaks cited by Kiplinger for a bigger tax refund. With the tax-filing deadline coming up very soon, I'm still getting a lot of questions from people about potential tax breaks. Before you file, see if you’re eligible for the following deductions and tax credits. Tax breaks for college costs. The American Opportunity Read more

The April 17 deadline for taxes is quickly approaching, for those of you who have yet to file, read these helpful last-minute tips. File For Free: Everyone can use the IRS Free File, a tax prep software that won't cost you a cent. Do It Online: If you file your taxes electronically, you'll get your tax refund back faster, and your tax forms will be more accurate. Your information will also be Read more

Have you been putting off paying your taxes because you simply don't have the money? LearnVest offers some solutions. Struggling with your tax bill? There might be hope. The IRS is trying to make it a little easier for you. The IRS announced earlier this month a major expansion of its “Fresh Start” initiative, which helps taxpayers by providing new penalty relief to the unemployed and making Read more

Tax Day, which is on April 17 this year, is looming closer, and for those of you who haven't filed, make sure you're not making careless mistakes when rushing to meet the deadline. Here are a couple of common errors taxpayers make when filing, according to the IRS: Social Security numbers. Many people input incorrect or missing Social Security numbers, so make sure you're entering in the same Read more

Not everyone's perfect. People make mistakes, and if you made a mistake on your taxes, don't fret. LearnVest gives advice on what you should do. Woman makes mistake on tax return. Files an amendment. Sending off your completed tax return is an amazing feeling. Goodbye to all that work until next year! That is, until you realize you’ve made a mistake. Maybe an extra 1099 came in the mail. Or Read more