Tax Refunds
Can I get an extension on my tax return?
You can file for an extension on any ground you like. All it takes is filling in Form 4868 to extend the deadline to Oct.…
For tax refunds, direct deposit is the way to go
Some taxpayers like to actually get a check from the government, but there are distinct advantages of requesting direct deposit. NEW YORK (MainStreet) —…
What’s the best tax break for childcare expenses?
Most working parents have only one way of getting a tax break on the expenses they pay for childcare – the special tax credit allowed…
Smart move: Deduct your relocation expenses
Did you move for a job last year? You may be entitled to a deduction for your unreimbursed moving expenses.NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Did you…
Get smart on tax refunds — and don’t get them
Keep your money and use it during the year rather than let the government take it and pay you back, one adviser says. NEW…
Do I need my babysitter’s Social Security number?
Mary Poppins might play hard ball if you ask for her social. Here's a spoonful of tax advice to help you get her on the…
Is a live-in girlfriend or boyfriend tax-deductible?
Maybe, if she wasn’t working last year, or didn’t earn very much. A qualifying partner gives you an extra personal exemption, worth $3,800. This works…
What if I don’t have the money to pay the IRS for back taxes?
The IRS is aware that taxpayers continue to struggle five years after the U.S. economy sunk into recession. The slow recovery means that many people…
