Government shutdown does not postpone IRS deadline

There is a looming government shutdown, but it does not negate the obligation to file an income tax return with the IRS by April 18.
Form 1040EZ

Clock is ticking on $1.1 billion in unclaimed 2007 tax refunds

Low-income taxpayers who didn't file for 2007 could have money coming thanks to the Earned Income Tax Credit ...
tax return

Beware the new IRS e-mail phishing scam, taxpayers

Beware the latest wave of IRS e-mail scams, taxpayers. The IRS will never ask for your personal data by e-mail, only on a tax return form.
Screenshot of one kind of IRS e-mail

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

Jackson Hewitt sues H&R Block over short term loan ads

Tax preparation giant H&R Block is being sued by Jackson Hewitt, claiming defamation from a series of commercials made by H&R Block.
Trial

Where’s my refund | Getting your money from the government

The IRS provides services to help you track where your tax refund is - but there is some information you need to provide.
Tax Refund

Treasury to send out fast cash from tax refunds on prepaid cards

The U.S. Treasury is launching a pilot program that lets taxpayers choose to get their tax refunds on a prepaid debit card instead of a check.
Visa Debit

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

Tax refund cards will help the unbanked get their money faster

Tax refund checks and refund anticipation loans could be rendered obsolete by tax refund debit cards from the Internal Revenue Service...
tax refund checks are being phased out by tax refund debit cards

Demise of debt indicators puts hurt on refund anticipation loans

When the IRS ended debt indicators, refund anticipation loan facilitators like H&R Block raised objections as their stock price fell.
a poster advertising refund anticipation loans from HRblock

Plan Ahead and You Won’t Need a Tax Refund Loan

With just a little bit of foresight and patience, you won’t need to get a refund anticipation loan this year…

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.

Tax Refund Loans and Other Options to Consider

If you think tax refund loans are your best option, think again. There are other options to consider before you decide on a tax refund loan.
A man filing taxes.

A tax refund should not be thought of as fast cash

Tax refunds should not be thought of as fast cash to be used frivolously. Rather, consumers need to use it in the wisest way possible.

Obama Tax Break Could Cost Millions Next Tax Day

Did you know that millions who benefitted from Making Work Pay will have to pay money back? Will these people need payday loans, I wonder?
Making Work Pay will cost millions of American taxpayers anywhere from $250 to $400 this coming tax season. These people may need payday loans. (Photo: flickr.com)