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.
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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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