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Form 4868-File for a Penalty Free Extension with the IRS

Kendra — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:26:42 +0000

Are you stressing out about your taxes today? I have help for you! The IRS will allow you to file an automatic six-month extension with NO penalties, but you have to submit it by today. Because I love you so much, I found the exact form that you need to do it. Here is a [...]

It's Tax Day, Yuck! [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:35:34 +0000

Benjamin Franklin said, “The only things certain in life are death and taxes.” Yep, and welcome to Tax Day 2013. Have you filed your taxes yet? Did ya get anything back? If you did, What did you spend it on? Here’s a couple of interesting facts about taxes! Of course taxes are a necessity, but [...]

Monday April 15 is Tax Deadline Day: Are You Ready? [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:02:26 +0000

Are you starting to stress knowing that the tax deadline is coming up on Monday? Happy to say got my taxes done today feel so much better. I always feel like a weight is lifted off my shoulder when the whole process is over and done with. If you’re one to worry you won’t get [...]

Would You Quit Your Job If You Won the Lottery?-POLL

Kendra — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:28:09 +0000

Let me think about it for a second….. A Grandma in Canada thought she won $40,000 with her lotto ticket but after her daughters went to confirm it online, turns out she won $40 MILLION! She called her husband and he immediately quit his job. If you won that much money would you quit your [...]

Are Restaurants Feeling Our 2% Tax Increase? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:05:19 +0000

You bet they are! If you’re feeling the 2% payroll tax increase that started in January, you’re not alone! The three month report showed restaurants took a serious hit especially in February. The Daily Meal stated there could be a few things to blame, but I can’t help but think about the payroll tax. [...]

Kids Allowance, $65 a Month – Too High, Too Low or Just Right? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:16:04 +0000

Hey it just might pay to be a kid! A new survey says that American kids are getting an average allowance of $65 a month, and the majority of them never are asked by their parents to put some aside for a rainy day. According to American Institute of CPAs: Some experts say that $15 [...]

Texas Man Accidentally Donates Shoe With Thousands of Dollars Tucked Inside! [VIDEO]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:40:08 +0000

Just when you’ve lost all hope in humanity, a great story comes along! A man in Webster, Texas donated some old shoes to Goodwill, the kicker? He didn’t realize his wife was using the shoe as a piggy bank! Luckily, there are honest people in the world! A Goodwill worker who was arranging recently donated [...]

What Would You do With Unlimited Wealth [POLL]?

Scott Mills — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:53:49 +0000

Recently, CouponCabin.com asked 2500 adults what they would do with wealth beyond their wildest dreams. Below are the most popular answers in the survey. Tell us which you would do and add your own! What would you do with unlimited wealth?I would add: purchase a house boat on Lake Ouachita and disappear for a year [...]

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Scott Mills — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:34:13 +0000

Twice in the last six months I’ve been in a convenience store where they were out of pennies and short changed me. Granted, I’m out a whopping .05 from these two trips to the store, but that’s not the point. Why should a stores customers get the shaft because THEY ran out of pennies? Is [...]

It's Tax Day! Get Your Return in the Mail by 6PM!

Scott Mills — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:31:15 +0000

If you still use snail mail to send in your federal tax return, you have until 6pm in Texarkana tonight to get your return in the mail. In the past, Texarkana residents had until midnight to mail their returns at the Robison Road office, but due to the loss of our postmark and all of [...]

What Would You Do If You Won $540 Million Dollars? [POLL]

Mario Garcia — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:20:14 +0000

It’s been all over the news, your friends are talking about it, The Texas Lottery Mega Millions world record breaking jackpot $540 Million Dollars is up for grabs Friday, 3/30. Have you bought your lottery ticket yet?You still have time to buy tickets until 9:45pm (Central) Friday! Can you even imagine what you would do [...]

What is Your Walk-Away Number?

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:53:10 +0000

Over the weekend, I overheard a conversation with a question…”What is your walk-away number?” That is the amount of money it would take for you to just walk away from your job without anything else lined up. So, what would your walk away number be? There is no right or wrong answer, but if you [...]

Government Agency Taking Closer Look at Bank Overdraft Fees

Scott Mills — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:32:24 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is conducting a study to determine if banks are manipulating the system to charge more overdraft fees. Well, duh… Some of the things I found interesting reading the article about this: The agency said one area it will focus on is whether banks at the end of each [...]

The Dollar Stores: Things You Should and Shouldn't Buy

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:05:52 +0000

As tight as things are, more, and more people are shopping at the Dollar Stores... me included. Especially around this time of year, the Dollar Stores are great for "stocking stuffers", and Christmas decorations can cost up to 70% cheaper too. But when shopping at the Dollar Stores, there are some things you should get there, and some things you shouldn't.

Some Tips to Save Gas This Summer!

Scott Mills — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:34:37 +0000

With gas prices around $3.55 per gallon, if you’re not already doing things to improve your cars gas mileage, now would probably be a good time to start. Here are some tips to help you do that.1.) Coast as much as possible instead of breaking. Popular Mechanics has shown that when you coast to a [...]

Seven Ridiculous State Taxes

KKYR- Kicker 102.5 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:15:55 +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 [...]

5 Most Memorable Accountants From the Movies [VIDEO]

KKYR- Kicker 102.5 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:47:24 +0000

Often a character in a movie will be made an accountant to indicate that they're . . . well . . . boring.

But being a movie, this boring accountant has to be put in an interesting situation or nobody is going to want to pay ten bucks to see it.

So, in fact, many celluloid accountants turn out to be interesting and dynamic characters, rather than just soul-less bean counters.

We've compiled a list of five famous movie accountants in honor of tax season, which is also the season of the accountant.

Five Forbidden Tax Deductions

KKYR- Kicker 102.5 — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:55:06 +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 [...]

5 Helpful Tips for a Successful Tax Return

KKYR- Kicker 102.5 — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:00:07 +0000

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.

5 Great Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

KKYR- Kicker 102.5 — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:30:47 +0000

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?"