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Last-Minute Tax Tips: Filing an Extension, Payment Plans, What Happens if You Don't Pay

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:00:41 +0000

Today, April 15, is Tax Day, and while most of you have filed your 2012 returns, surely some of you out there are going down to the very last minute ... or maybe even a bit beyond. Here are a few important reminders:

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Is Your Unclaimed Tax Refund Among the $1 Billion Being Held by the IRS?

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:05:29 +0000

There are still a few weeks left to file your 2012 tax return, but April 15 of this year marks another important deadline for taxpayers: it's your last chance to file for a refund on your 2009 taxes.

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Why You Should Beware of Tax-Refund Loans

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:10:27 +0000

It takes at least a few days, sometimes longer, to receive your refund after you've filed your taxes with the IRS. Some people, though, just can't seem to wait. This almost certainly is a bad decision.

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5 Ways to Save Money on Your 2013 Taxes

Maura Chwastyk — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:07:25 +0000

It's hard to believe it's already the middle of tax season. 2013 is off to a fast clip, and unfortunately this means that Tax Day is right around the corner. You could bury your head in the sand until you hit April 14 panic mode, or this year you could give yourself a burst of energy and self-confidence knowing that you met your taxes head-on. Here are money savers to get you started:

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Resource Center For Independent Living Looking For Volunteer Tax Preparers

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:52:25 +0000

The Utica Resource Center for Independent Living is looking for volunteers to help with this year's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
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How to Stop Identity Thieves From Stealing Your Tax Refund

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:08:54 +0000

Last week, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it had targeted about 400 identity thieves across the country. The thieves were using stolen Social Security numbers to file false tax returns and then claim the refunds.

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California Man Pays Huge $14,000 Tax Bill with Coins

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:49:27 +0000

Larry Gasper didn't have two pennies to rub together.

No, he had a few thousand.

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Still Looking for Tax Deductions? Try One of These Weird Write-Offs

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:24:51 +0000

The tax deadline is Tuesday and if that’s news to you, you’re probably either frantically running around your apartment trying to find every loose receipt you can or are Mitt Romney.

Chances are you’re also diving through your year’s worth of finances to see if there is anything left on your credit card statements or checking accounts that you can write off as a deduction
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10 Fascinating Facts About Tax Preparation That Will Actually Blow Your Mind

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:01:03 +0000

Amount of income, number of deductions, total receipts, amount of times you banged your head on the table: April is the month of figures.

If the amount of money in your bank account and number on your tax return are making you crazy, take a break, take a breath and distract yourself with some of these numbers from the IRS.

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George W. Bush Dismayed Over Tax Policy Bearing His Name [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:24:24 +0000

Ever since former President George W. Bush left office in 2008, he’s kept a pretty low profile. But on Tuesday, he made a rare public appearance to talk about taxes — specifically, how his tax cuts for the rich shouldn’t be allowed to expire.

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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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The IRS May Want You

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:49:43 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - The IRS may want you...but for a good reason.

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What Do You Plan On Doing with Your Tax Refund? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:13:23 +0000

The good news is that 67 percent of Americans expect to to get a refund from the IRS this year. The bad news is that much of this money is going to be spent taking care of other debts, rather than be used for something fun.

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Officials Holding "Plain Talk Sessions" On Utica's Budget Woes

WIBX — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:57:03 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - In light of the City of Utica's fiscal year budget for 2012-13--predicting steep tax increases and job losses ahead--some local officials are holding a series of what they call, "Plain Talk Sessions" with the public.
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RCIL Offers Free Tax Prep Service

WIBX — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:06:51 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The 2011 tax season is well underway.
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Is Cheating on Your Taxes Okay? More Americans Say 'Yes' — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:49:54 +0000

Tax day is right around the corner — but that doesn’t mean we’ll all pay our fair share.

An IRS survey last year found the percentage of people who thought it was acceptable to cheat “as much as possible” on their returns doubled compared to 2010.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron Considers Implementing 'Fat Tax'

Shauna Wright — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:47:41 +0000

Citing a desire to avoid soaring health costs and shortened life expectancies, British Prime Minister David Cameron will consider introducing a “fat tax” similar to one recently introduced in Denmark.

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Conservative Candidate Unveils "Potocki Prosperity Program"

WIBX — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:23:50 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The man hoping to unseat Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr., this November, unveiled another list of proposals for job growth in the area.
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Brindisi Takes Oath of Office

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:31:49 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - As he stood at the front of a nearly packed Oneida County Courtroom earlier today, Anthony Brindisi recited the oath of office, becoming the 116th Assembly District’s new representative
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