Government Grants for Housing

Filed in Government Grants, Programs, Tax Refund, FAQs

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner urged Congress to pass an extension to the First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit and two other important housing measures.

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First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension

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Senate Democrats say they will extend the first-time home buyer tax credit ahead of the program’s Nov. 30 expiration.

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IRS Amnesty Program a Success

Filed in Back Taxes, IRS News, Tax Debt, FAQs

The IRS says its recent program to allow taxpayers to freely step forward to report previously undeclared offshore bank accounts has been very successful.

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The Government Owes You Money

Filed in Government Grants, Tax Refund, FAQs

Tax refunds are just one of the ways the government owes you cash.  There are many more cases in which the government makes payments to Americans–these monies often go unclaimed.

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October 15 Deadline to File Extended Tax Return

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Did you ask for an extension on your 2008 tax return? If so, your next deadline is coming up.  If you have already filed your return for 2008,  you have nothing to worry about.  But if you didn’t, October 15 is the deadline that you need to be aware of.

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Special Car Buyer Incentive Expiring

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Did you miss out on Cash for Clunkers?  Those in the market for a new car, truck, motor home or motorcyle might qualify for a deduction in taxes this year.  But time is running out.

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Method Man Charged with Tax Evasion

Filed in Back Taxes, Tax, Tax Debt, FAQs

Are you into rap music? If so, you may know a thing or two about Method Man from the group Wu-Tang Clan. The popular rapper is in trouble this week for failing to pay thousands in back taxes.

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Don’t Miss Tax Deadlines, Plan Ahead

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You never know what is going to happen in the future. This holds true on both a personal and financial level. For this reason, planning in advance is very important. It is essential that you never miss a tax deadline. Not only will this save you a lot of money, but it will also keep [...]

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IRS E-File Still Available

Filed in Tax Forms, Tax Refund, Tax Returns, FAQs

There’s still time to file your 2008 taxes online.  Submit your tax return before October 15 to avoid penalties.

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Should I Trust a Tax Professional?

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As you know, messing with the IRS is not a good thing. Sure, they usually give you a chance to make up for your mistakes but this does not mean you have a free pass to put yourself in a bad situation. For many, this leads to the question of whether or not they should [...]

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