2011 Chicago Income Tax Guide
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Tax Day Specials Around Chicago
Once you file, get out and celebrate your accomplishment. Here are a few places hosting "Tax Day" events throughout Chicago.
1) The Red Canary
695 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
312-846-1475
www.theredcanarychicago.com
Specials:
- $4 Tax Day Bargain Burger
- (half-pound ground sirloin, smoked gouda, pickled onions on ciabatta with fries)
- $10 buckets of domestic beer
2) Cactus Bar & Grill
404 South Wells
Chicago , IL
312.922.3830
www.dontdrinkandtrade.com
Specials:
- "We eat the tax!"
- No tax will charged to guests on Monday, April 18
- $10.99 Tax Day Dining Deal: Cactus Burger (half-pound certified Angus beef) with choice of side (fries, cheese fries, onion rings, chicken tortilla soup, cilantro lime slaw) and a bottled beer (over 25 to choose from) for $10.99
3) Timothy O'Toole's Pub
622 N. Fairbanks
Chicago , IL
312-642-0700
www.timothyotooles.com/chicago
Specials:
- Post Tax Day Party: Tuesday, April 19
- The rewards continue with no tax on any items!
- Additional specials include $4.50 Smirnoff cocktails and $6.49 baskets of wings
Turn Your Tax Refund Into Home Energy Savings
Source: Angie's List Staff/CBS Local
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Homeowners who didn't take advantage of those big tax credits for energy-saving home improvements in 2010 are getting another shot at the savings. Although smaller than last year's offerings, credits remain on the federal tax books.
"Don't waste time regretting a missed opportunity. Focus instead on the immediate savings you can still get and look forward to the tax savings next year," says Angie Hicks, founder of Angie's List, the nation's premiere provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.
Read more….5 of the best energy saving projects
Small Business Tax Survival Guide
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Illinois Taxes FAQ
Source: www.revenue.state.il.us
- Where is my refund?
Visit the Income Tax Refund Status Inquiry System to find out the status of your refund. Check Status: www.revenue.state.il.us
- How long does it take to get my refund?
If you file your return electronically and have your refund directly deposited into your checking or savings account, you will generally receive your refund in about a week. If you file a paper return, you should allow as long as 15 weeks for your refund.
- I have lost or misplaced my refund check, how do I go about getting a new one?
For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1 800-877-8078.
- I have not received my refund check. According to your site it has been more than 10 days since you mailed it. What should I do?
For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1 800-877-8078.
Illinois Tax Forms
Source: www.revenue.state.il.us
Lauren Wulf, CBS Local Chicago
