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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 [...]

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 [...]

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?"

Seven Celebrities Who Cheated on Their Taxes

KKYR- Kicker 102.5 — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:12:55 +0000

With tax day just around the corner, the IRS is readying itself to spot this year's round of tax evaders. Given the lack of impulse control and sense of entitlement among the celebrity set (we're looking at you, Charlie Sheen), it should be no surprise that the famous and the powerful are among the worst tax cheats out there. Here are seven celebrities who didn't pay the tax man, and ended up paying the price:

Do You Know About The December Tax Deal?

April Barnard — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:15:01 +0000

At the end of last year, the President signed a law that kept middle-class tax cuts from expiring – preventing the typical working family from facing a tax increase – and extended unemployment insurance to ensure at least 7 million Americans don’t lose their benefits as they search for jobs. In addition, the President fought [...]