Procrastinators relax!

IRS filing deadline is April 18th this year, Massachusetts is April 19th!

If your tax accountant hasn't finished your returns - only Robinson Crusoe had everything done by Friday!

Massachusetts Online Sales Taxes On The Horizon?

The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill to force out-of-state companies to collect online sales taxes from Massachusetts residents. The state loses upward of $30 million annually from lost tax revenue to out-of-state retailers. More later!

Federal Budget Cuts and You!

Under the proposed US budget, benefits that face funding cuts include unemployment benefits, federal civilian and military retirement, most veterans' programs, food stamps, Supplemental Security Income, and the refundable parts of the earned income tax credit and child tax credit.

Getting mail from the IRS!

The IRS Taxpayer Advocate reoirts that the IRS rarely checks to make sure letters have been sent to correct addresses. Almost 10% of overall IRS mail is undeliverable!

E-filing vs. paper returns at the IRS

It costs .17 to process an e-filed return, $3.66 for a paper return!

The IRS and possible government shut-down!

The IRS will deposit checks for returns already processed.

The IRS will not process more returns once the shut-down starts, nor will it issue refunds.