Taxes

Doing taxes is painful that's why some retailers are trying to make it less painful by giving to free stuff. Check out the complete list are participating locations.

My taxes have been done for weeks but for you procrastinaters the tax deadline is just one week away...Here are some crazy tax deductions I found on-line (Disclaimer: check with your tax professional before using)

There are still a few weeks left to file your 2012 tax return, but April 15 of this year marks another important deadline for taxpayers: it's your last chance to file for a refund on your 2009 taxes.

Wednesday, March 13, you have a chance to voice YOUR opinion on the proposed aquatic center.

It takes at least a few days, sometimes longer, to receive your refund after you've filed your taxes with the IRS. Some people, though, just can't seem to wait. This almost certainly is a bad decision.

I usually end up paying my accountant around $200 but last year my coworker paid $380! That sounds a little high. What is average for Tri-Cities? When shopping around for an accountant in January it seemed $200 was average. Do you agree? Take our poll:

If approved, gas prices could climb even higher.

The U.S Government is thinking of combating obesity by imposing a ‘fat tax’ on unhealthy foods.  Under the tax, a $4 cheeseburger would cost an extra 80 cents. Researchers say a fat tax could drop obesity rates by 3.5% and prevent 2,700 heart-related deaths a year...

Hopefully by now your taxes are filed. I recently sent mine off and I  must admidt I cried a silent tear as I wrote my check to good old "Uncle Sam". If you're one of those receiving a tax refund, consider yourself lucky. It may be tempting to blow your refund at the…

Everyone knows that filing your taxes can be a huge headache. While it can be a pain, it’s definitely not something you want to take lightly.

I actually get a small refund this year as I  do almost every year. And each  year, I just pay bills with it. I know...boring right?

The deadline to pay for your taxes is just a couple of weeks away and if that’s a surprise to you, perhaps you should stop reading now and start looking in the phone book for an accountant who owns a calendar (or at least gives you a free one when you pay him).