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10 Fascinating Facts About Tax Preparation That Will Actually Blow Your Mind

Maura Chwastyk — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:40:03 +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.

10 Signs That You Have Improperly Filed Your Taxes

Billy Goforth — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:00:17 +0000

Everyone knows that filing your taxes can be a huge headache. While it can be a pain, it’s definitely not something you want to take lightly. Most people get them mailed out way before the deadline ever gets close. Others have a bit more complicated tax system they have to file. For those who think [...]

10 Things You Definitely Should Not Do on Your Taxes

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:26:56 +0000

So, you think you’re ready to file your taxes, huh? Well, not so fast. Preparing your yearly return is no simple chore, but, luckily there are some tips you can use to make the process a whole lot easier: File Late (or not at all) The failure to file fine is generally greater than the [...]

7 Apps Guaranteed to Make Tax Season a Breeze

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:34:54 +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.

Osbournes Slapped With Another Tax Lien

Jenna — Tue, 03 May 2011 23:00:50 +0000

Whoopsie daisy. The Osbournes thought their tax troubles had been taken care of, but, not so says the IRS. According to TMZ, Ozzy and Sharon got another notice from the IRS that they were being hit with a tax lien. This one was from 2007 for $357 thousand dollars, which is less than half of [...]

Double Suckage: Not Only Is It Monday, It's Tax Day!

Jenna — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:00:28 +0000

Benjamin Franklin said there are only two certainties in life: Death and taxes. That’s probably why we’re taxed to death. I take to my blog to bitch about this stuff. Musicians pick up their guitars and play. Here are the Top Ten Tracks About the Taxman. From Spinner: 10. The Who “Success Story” (1975) – [...]

Osbourne Mansion For Sale UPDATE

Jenna — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:00:07 +0000

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne put their Malibu digs on the market for $14 million. Now we know why they’re asking so much for their house. About two weeks ago, I let you know that Ozzy and Sharon have put their house up for sale for $14 million dollars, but were forced to lower the price [...]