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IRS Warning — 12 Scams to Watch Out For This Tax Season

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:21:07 +0000

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the “Dirty Dozen” schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency. Here’s what IRS Acting Commissioner Steven T. Miller had to say: This tax season, the IRS has stepped up its efforts to [...]

Places To Blow Your Tax Refund in Yakima – Riggs' Top Five

John Riggs — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:34:53 +0000

Well, it's tax season and it's about that time to get your refund. Some people have to pay on their taxes. Those people usually wait until the last second, but there are several of us, myself included, who get back a few bucks from several different kinds of tax credits including having children. It's har

10 Crazy Work Expenses Employees Tried to Write Off

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:24:25 +0000

Expense reports usually have the standard boring stuff — hotel rooms, gas, cab fares, client dinners and the like. But Robert Half Management Resources has evidence of creativity within the work force. Paul McDonald, senior executive director at RHMR, said that the more outrageous items highlight the need for companies to be clear about what [...]

How To File an Extension For Your 2010 Taxes

107.3 KFFM — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:23:59 +0000

Because of Emancipation Day, a little known Washington D.C. holiday that this year is being celebrated on April 15, US taxpayers had until April 18 to file their taxes.

For some people that still won't be enough time to get all their papers in order. If you find yourself in that boat, you can file for an extension with the IRS.

It's important to remember that filing an extension doesn't extend the due date for any money you owe the IRS, and you will have to pay interest and possibly penalties on any money you send to the government after the April 18 deadline.

Read on for advice, from the IRS website, on who should and shouldn't file for an extension.

Seven Ridiculous State Taxes

107.3 KFFM — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:04:04 +0000

While doing (and paying) your taxes is the opposite of a good time, there are some taxes that are so ridiculous, they’re actually kind of fun. Well, maybe not so fun if you actually live in one of these states. Check out our list of seven ridiculous state taxes: Illegal Drug Tax – Tennessee In [...]

Five Forbidden Tax Deductions

107.3 KFFM — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:28:51 +0000

One of the few joys of tax preparation is making deductions and watching your bill from Uncle Sam get lower and lower. Here’s a list of five expenses that might be tempting to deduct, but are strictly forbidden by the IRS. 1. First Land Line If you happen to be one of the increasing number [...]