Massachusetts Extends State Tax Filing Deadline
Tax procrastinators will have a few more days to file their state returns in Massachusetts.
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Tax procrastinators will have a few more days to file their state returns in Massachusetts.
In a turbulent economy with constantly changing rules it's no surprise that the bill from Uncle Sam can sneak up on some of us. Here are some tips to make sure you emerge (mostly) unscathed this April 15.
With the Tuesday filing deadline looming, a wide majority of Massachusetts taxpayers are filing their state tax returns electronically.
Most folks looking for tax deductions focus on things like mortgage interest, real estate taxes and charitable donations. But tax rule changes that applied in 2013 made them less valuable in cutting taxes for an increasing number of taxpayers.
According to the IRS, 20 to 25 percent of Americans wait until the last two weeks before the deadline to file their taxes. If tax time snuck up on you this year, here are a few tips to help you file.
By saving a small chunk of your tax refund, you could hit a $25,000 jackpot.
When you employ someone to work in your home you are required to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on their wages.
A 70-year-old Boston woman got an unpleasant surprise when she tried to renew her driver's license.
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The Middlesex Sheriff's Office is warning people to be aware of an IRS telephone scam involving someone claiming to be a Middlesex Deputy Sheriff.
The more education and skills you have the more money you will be able to earn. So take that tax refund and invest in yourself!
This tax season holds good news for millions of self-employed people who work from home: Home office deductions, which used to require a litany of calculations and the completion of a 43-line form, have at last been simplified.
No one has ever been guilty of saving too much money for retirement!
The IRS has a warning for Americans -- watch out for tax scams. Every year the agency releases a "Dirty Dozen" list of the worst tax scams out there. This year, identity theft and phone scams top the list.
Changes to tax laws last year reinstated some income-based phase outs of some widely used personal exemptions and itemized deductions, leaving many taxpayers with higher tax bills.
Massachusetts taxpayers and homeowners are being warned of a new scam.
The nation's credit card debt is almost $860 billion. Use your tax refund as the first step to being debt free.
Too many treat their refunds as a windfall. It is not! It is a return of YOUR money.
Small businesses can innocently make tax mistakes that wind up racking up steep penalties. Consider these common mistakes before filing your taxes.
An Attleboro woman received a check in the mail but had not yet filed her taxes.
Whether you're 25 or 55, you know you'll want to retire one day – and to retire in comfort you must save. These five simple steps can help you make a big difference in your efforts to reach retirement with lots of money in your retirement account.
Who doesn't want to save a little (or a lot of) extra money at tax time? Claiming all the deductions for which you are eligible can significantly reduce your tax bill.
There are several ways to leverage this year's refund and to get started on saving, no matter what your child's age.
Save money — and maximize your refund — with these tips for doing your taxes all on you own.
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Patrick Clancy speaks about his ex-wife Lindsay's trial, his grief and moving forward while facing intense public scrutiny.
Former President Barack Obama will be in Massachusetts Monday to speak at Salem State University.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
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Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
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The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
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James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
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The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
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A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.