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A Fast Refund is Possible–And It Can Make You Money

Thanks to the stimulus, extended tax credits, and deductions, more and more Americans are qualifying for tax refunds. While most people who qualify for a refund are happy to wait the 6-8 weeks after your taxes have been filed to get their refund, other Americans can’t wait that long. For people like I used to be, who rely on getting taxes back in order to pay rent or fix a car or get kids new shoes, a fast refund can be critical, even life changing.

Fortunately, getting a fast refund is incredibly easy to do and can not only help you get your money faster–it can make you money. Here’s how: Continue reading “A Fast Refund is Possible–And It Can Make You Money”

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I’m Late Filing My Tax Extension–What Do I Do!?

Every one of us has had an extension for something in our lives. Whether it is a school paper, something due at work, or our taxes, we all need a little more time on occasion. But what if you’re late with that extension? What if you were supposed to be filing your tax extension 3 months ago and you still haven’t? Then what?

This is a more common situation than you might initially think. Because filing a tax extension usually means getting rid of money–money that often you can ill-afford to spare–it’s common for people to put off filing if they can. But this is not the best way to get rid of your tax problem. This is: Continue reading “I’m Late Filing My Tax Extension–What Do I Do!?”

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Is My 2008 Tax Return Still Eligible For a Refund?

Not filing a tax return is a more common situation than you might think. Every year millions of Americans don’t file a tax return for a lot of reasons, the most common being they didn’t know they had to. Even if your only source of income is unemployment, disability, or a social security check, you still have to pay taxes. Even if it’s your 2008 tax return that’s sitting around.

The good news is that most people who fit into the above categories are eligible for refunds. Big refunds. That 2008 tax return isn’t so much a burden for you to file out, as a source of money you’re not tapping. Here’s why: Continue reading “Is My 2008 Tax Return Still Eligible For a Refund?”