tax season

My daughter was pleasantly surprised when her tax refund showed up in her bank account two weeks before she expected it this week. After all, the IRS has announced it could take up to three weeks refunds to be issued after filing.

If you've got money coming back from the state or the federal government then today is the first day you can file your taxes to get some of your money back.

If you are a taxpayer that files their income tax early like me, you will be waiting a little while to see your state return come in. The State of Louisiana has announced that state taxpayers will not see their refunds until March.

The end of the year is a great time to make financial adjustments and make charitable donations. This moves now can save you a lot of money when the April 15th tax deadline arrives in 2015.

Louisiana tax payers who are behind on their bill can catch a break if they act before Friday.

Most Acadiana residents won't be making a midnight trip to the post office to file their taxes tonight. Instead they will use the computer to make sure Uncle Sam doesn't come calling tomorrow. Here are some last minute suggestions for you tax procrastinators.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue says one reason state refunds are a bit late was the federal shut down, which delayed the IRS processing schedule.

For those of us who are entitled to get back part of our paychecks from Uncle Sam, you can expect those income tax refunds to be delayed by 10 days in 2014. That government shut-down that you heard all about, but really may not have "felt...

If you owe the State of Louisiana money in unpaid taxes now is the time to act. The tax amnesty program hopes to raise $200 million in revenue for state government.

Take the sting out of Tax Day with freebies from businesses all over the USA!

The good news is that 67 percent of Americans expect to to get a refund from the IRS this year. The bad news is that much of this money is going to be spent taking care of other debts, rather than be used for something fun.

Tax day is right around the corner — but that doesn’t mean we’ll all pay our fair share. An IRS survey last year found the percentage of people who thought it was acceptable to cheat “as much as possible” on their returns doubled compared to 2010.

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We're going to NEED some free food after Tax Day!  I filed early this year-highly unusual for me, but I didn't want my refund to get caught up in one of the ridiculous government shutdowns that seem to be around these days. Enjoy the freebies, ya'll, and remember...Big Brother is watching you.

Most of us don't like paying taxes, but most of us realize that without those taxes our world would be turned upside down. Imagine no police, no fire department, no public works and road repair? Do you think you get your moneys worth when it comes to taxes?

As we approach TAX DAY, it's nice to know that it's not just us little folks who are stressing over paying  the government. And with the impending shutdown looming....boy, am I glad I filed early this year.... “In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes,” said one patriot, but screw up on taxes and you’ll raise the hackles of the IRS...

The either/or question has long been a staple of great conversation starters  and bar bets across this wonderful world of ours. For guys, either Ginger or Mary Ann will eventually come up after a few beers. It is with our tongue firmly planted in our cheek that we pose the question that the folks at Office Max asked." Would you rather cut your own hair or do your own taxes?"

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Christmas has NOTHING on tax season, as far as the stress factor goes. Since we are always looking for ways to save money....let's start with deductions you might not have thought of. You still have time, but why wait till the last second? And yes I have filed already! Waiting for that refund check is one of the small pleasures in life...