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 ...
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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

Where Is The Best Place To Get Payday Loans Online and Why?

There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?
There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?

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

Why Borrow Money On Installments To Keep From Defaulting On Bills And Ruining Your Credit?

Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.
Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.

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…

How To Use Short Term Loans To Save Your Budget

There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.
There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.

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)