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10 Ways to Make Next Year's Taxes Easier
As soon as April 15 is past many of us like to put taxes — and everything that irked us about the tax season — out of our minds at least until the calendar year has changed. Don't let it creep up on you again. Keep next tax season's stress levels down by getting organized now.
I'm Asking: How Are You Unwinding From the Taxing Week?
This week may have been particularly rough on Larry King and his soon-to-be-eighth ex-wife (who else is shocked they didn't have a prenup?!), but it was no walk in the park for the rest of us.
We clocked in and out. We met tax deadline (or jumped through hurdles).
I'm Asking: What Irked You About This Year's Tax Season?
It's April 15, which means tax day is almost in our wake. We've worked hard to meet our deadline — or we're still scrambling — so we deserve to let off some steam. Let's get some complaining out of our taxed systems.
Forgetaboutit! Tax Day Discounts and Freebies
Tax day is finally upon us! Hopefully, April 15 puts an end to your recent financial anxiety, and spells out a big sigh of relief. If you're in the mood to celebrate our tax day deadline, you're not alone.
I'm Asking: How Much Is Your Tax Refund?
According to the tax stats calculated by the IRS, the average tax refund for 2009 is $2,488. That's a pretty big chunk of change to be lending to the government interest free. That being said, owing money is hardly something to look forward to come tax time.
Savvy Wedding Tip: Go Historical
Leila07 recently shared this smart cost saving suggestion when I asked for wedding budget tips.
Look for historical sites to have your reception at. Mine will be at a place on the National Historical Trust and we can claim the facility cost on our taxes.
Tax Time! 10 Last Minute Filing Tips From the IRS
You don't have to live in one of the most tax procrastinating cities to be a tax procrastinator. There are many reasons why you might be behind filing your taxes this year — though most are probably weak excuses at this point — but you don't have to stress. You can always file an extension and take your time so you get it right.
"Tax Breaks": Good Deal or Just a Gimmick?
While saving for a vacation was one of my savvy refund spending suggestions, I've since stumbled upon a couple of hotels giving special packages for this month only.
There are some one-off deals to be found like Hard Rock San Diego's EFFEN Taxes plan, along with boutique chain Kimpton offering up its own "Sweet Tax Relief" to cover all the room's taxes with a bonus bag of candy — Payday, 100 Grand, and Sugar Daddy, naturally — to sweeten the deal. While I'm all for the idea of saving money, even taxes, since the deals have limited travel dates, I wouldn't want to be tempted to spend money on a vacation this month just to get a discount.
Late Again? Here's How to Request a Tax Extension
It may be cute to make a date wait while you primp, but tardiness comes with heavy penalties when you're answering to the IRS. The deadline for filing your 2009 tax return is April 15 — that's Thursday in case you are without a calendar— and telling the IRS your car broke down isn't a valid excuse. In a real mess?
Did You Have to Mail in Your Taxes After You Got Married?
This question comes from Senorita in the SavvySugar Q and A group.
I went to file my taxes and TurboTax told me I had to mail them in and I couldn't file online. The only thing that has changed since last year when I was able to file online was getting married.
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