Now that you're done with taxes, it's time to do a little Spring cleaning with your financial documents. Kiplinger advises what to keep and what to toss. It's smart to keep your tax returns indefinitely. Old returns can provide important background information in a variety of situations — for example, if you're applying for a mortgage, applying for disability insurance or trying to figure out Read more

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

Happy tax month! If you're one of the lucky individuals expecting a sizable return, you may be wondering how you should spend it right about now. Sure, a new pair of shoes would be nice, and you could always sign up for that Spanish class you've been meaning to take, but why not use at least some of it on something a little more . . . indulgent? You won't regret one of these totally-worth-it Read more

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Tax Day is here! Today is the deadline to file your taxes, but there's no need to panic if you've got simple forms to file as the task can be easily completed using your iPhone. Both H&R Block and TurboTax offer iPhone apps to help you prepare and file your 1040EZ forms before the deadline. What are you waiting for? Get more info on each below. H&R Block at Home — This app makes it 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

The tax man is sneaking up; with this year's deadline to file income taxes on Tuesday, April 17, don't spare one second to get your finances in order. If you're in fear of owing money, there may be some deductions you never realized were available just by being your science- and tech-savvy self! Check to see if you qualify for any of the six possible tax breaks below, and include them when you 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