Taxes

A new study says many state governments are taxing lower and middle class families at a higher rate than the wealthy. According to their numbers, Washington is the worst in the country!

A Facebook friend posted today their daughter in law got a call from the IRS saying there was a warrant out for their arrest for tax evasion and police were on their way but they would take payment over the phone. Several other Mid Columbia residents replied that they'd gotten the SAME CALL!

Were you up all night doing your dreaded taxes? Pssst, they're due today postmarked by midnight. Good news for you there are special hours for today only at the Pasco & Kennewick Post offices

Well it's that time of year again time to tally our tax bill for last year. It used to be a happy time of year for me when I was a single Mom, I always got a refund from the IRS. Now that I am a married woman in a duel income home that reality has changed. The good news is we are getting a refund this year

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.

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 mall, but I suggest spending it wisely...