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End of Year Tax Tips to Maximize Your Refund

Tax Season 2015 is around the corner. Increase your 2014 tax refund with these tax tips…

The end of year marks an eventful time for many. Not only does Starbucks release their Holiday menu but most of us can already taste Thanksgiving dinner. Then, there’s the surge of Black Friday holiday shopping and before you know it, you’ll be decorating holiday cookies!

With so many cookies to bake and gifts to wrap, don’t forget to take the time to plan ahead for the upcoming 2015 tax season. After all, once the holiday season comes to an end, the 2015 Tax Season will begin shortly after.

Although the IRS has yet to announce the first day to file 2014 taxes, it’s the perfect time to take steps to maximize your tax refund.

2014 Tax Return Coupon

Make A Holiday Donation

Can you think of a better way to spread holiday cheer than giving? Rather than just giving to your family and friends this holiday season, spread some holiday spirit to those in need.

When you give, you receive, specifically when it comes to taxes. Donations are tax deductible. Continue reading “End of Year Tax Tips to Maximize Your Refund”

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Last Chance to Claim Your Tax Refund 2011 is April 15, 2015

The very last day to claim your 2011 tax refund is April 15, 2015!

Do you remember what you were doing in 2012? Hopefully, sometime during the 2012 tax season, you filed your 2011 tax return. If not, we understand. Things come up, life happens and taxes get put on the back-burner.

However, you should keep in mind that your last chance to claim a tax refund 2011 is April 15, 2015.

Doing your taxes may seem tedious, but think of the extra money you’ll miss out on if you wait too long to file your 2011 taxes.

In fact, if you wait past the April 15th deadline, there’s no chance you’ll be able to get your 2011 refund.

How to File a 2011 Tax Return

You’ll be able to get caught up on your late tax return with RapidTax. Whatever your tax situation may be, whether you’re expecting a 2011 refund or have tax due, the filing process becomes a lot less “tedious” with RapidTax. Continue reading “Last Chance to Claim Your Tax Refund 2011 is April 15, 2015”

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Where’s My Alabama State Tax Refund?

Find out how to check the status of your Alabama refund and how long you can expect to wait

Waiting for a tax refund can be one of the most frustrating experiences out there. After all the hard work of preparing taxes, we want our money now – not several weeks or months from now.

The IRS is notorious for delays, but state tax authorities are just as bad, if not worse. Unfortunately Alabama is no exception – delays of several months are not uncommon.

Here’s how to track the status of your tax refund as it wends its way through the state bureaucracy and how long you can expect to wait to get your money.

How to check the status of your refund

You can search for the status of your refund online at the Alabama Department of Revenue website. Just follow this link and then click on the “Where’s My Refund?” link under the individuals section of Taxpayer Services. In order to find your refund you will need to enter your Social Security number and the refund amount you expect to receive. Continue reading “Where’s My Alabama State Tax Refund?”