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Is the US Tax System the Best in the World? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:04:49 +0000

Perhaps tax season, and all the stress and frustrations it can bring, isn’t the best time to ask Americans what they think of our system of taxation.

But that’s what Rasmussen Reports did.

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Filing Your Taxes at the Last Minute? Here Are Five Things You Need to Know

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:05:57 +0000

Remember the kids who always sat in the front of the classroom, the ones who reminded the teacher when she forgot to hand out homework? Those kids grew up into adults who get their oil changed every 3,000 miles, visit the dentist every six months like clockwork and file their taxes as soon as they can.

Then there were the back of the class kids. They’re now the reasons dentists send those “we’ve missed you” cards and cars have low oil lights. If you’re a “back of the classroom” kid, don’t worry — there’s still time to get those taxes filed. Here are a few handy tips for the procrastinators of the world.

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10 Things You Definitely Should Not Do on Your Taxes

Maura Chwastyk — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:26:56 +0000

So, you think you’re ready to file your taxes, huh? Well, not so fast.

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7 Apps Guaranteed to Make Tax Season a Breeze

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:04:54 +0000

Tax season isn’t fun for anyone. While filing your taxes means digging through shoeboxes of receipts, guessing at what number goes on which line and and pounding your head against real or imaginary walls, it can be even worse.

Luckily there are a few great apps that can help ease the frustration of tax time. This year, let your phone save you some irritation — and maybe even some money.

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