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Republican Lawmaker Seeks to Cut Tourism Tax On Montana Hotels
A Republican lawmaker says a cut to the tax on hotel rooms could attract more budget-conscious travelers.
Taxes
Taxes
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A Brief History Of Taxes With Pictures [Why Not]
Ya, it's tax time. Lame but kinda nice, if you get a return that is. It's always a stressful time though. Did you know that there weren't always taxes? Turbo Tax has provided the history of taxes in an easy and interesting way, for those lacking in attention span (me included)
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Procrastination: The New National Pastime
We’ve all done it right? The ancient art of putting things off until some undefined date, or time, in the future. Didn’t start studying until the night before the test. I should mow the lawn, but one more day won’t hurt. I
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How To File an Extension For Your 2010 Taxes
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.
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Seven Ridiculous State Taxes
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:
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Five Forbidden Tax Deductions
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.
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5 Helpful Tips for a Successful Tax Return
It’s tax time! It can get overwhelming to file all alone. Here are a few resources that might help.
The IRS Website
The IRS’s website, while written in legalese, is the ultimate guide to everything you’ll need to know about your taxes. Here, you can download tax forms and find out which items are deductible. The site is a valuable resource if you’re filing your own taxes.
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5 Great Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
It’s tax season, but that also means it's tax return season, too. In 2010, the average return was $3,036. That’s a lot of money to get at one time. With all that extra cash, you might be asking yourself, "How should I spend it?"
Here are few ideas.